Kadena Air Base

RODN / DNA

Okinawa, JP

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:55Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
0kt
0°
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.98
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

RODN 141755Z 00000KT 10SM FEW020 28/26 A2998 RMK AO2A SLP153 60000 T02750260 10288 20262 58005 FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 143ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,143ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.98 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.84 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (143 ft)
Pressure Alt
83 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,677 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RODN 141600Z 1416/1522 VRB06KT 9999 SCT025 SCT050 QNH2999INS BECMG 1423/1424 11009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3001INS TEMPO 1510/1515 8000 -SHRA BKN020 TX32/1505Z TN27/1417Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
23:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 110° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ODN
05L
23R
05R
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05L/23R 12,100 ft 300 ft ASP 51°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
51° angle
05R/23L 12,100 ft 200 ft CON 51°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
51° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kadena Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RODN
IATA Code: DNA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 143 ft MSL

Location

City: Okinawa
Country: JP
Latitude: 26.351667°
Longitude: 127.769444°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 12,100 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 12,100 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Kadena Air Base

Kadena Air Base (RODN/DNA) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Okinawa, JP. The facility operates at an elevation of 143 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L) with ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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