New Ishigaki Airport

ROIG / ISG

Ishigaki, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
16 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ROIG 040600Z 04016KT 9999 VCSH SCT031 BKN040 BKN050 21/15 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 102 ft
SCT 3,100 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,202 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,102 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,102 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ROIG 040505Z 0406/0512 07012KT 9999 FEW030 BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OIG
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
6,562 ft 148 ft CON
16.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ROIG

4,346 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.3%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
1.2%

New Ishigaki Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 35°C with an average of 22.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
29.5%
NE
26.5%
E
22.4%
SE
11%
S
5.2%
SW
0.7%
W
2.5%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.6°C
Range: 11°C to 35°C
11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,346 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

New Ishigaki Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ROIG
IATA Code: ISG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 102 ft MSL

Location

City: Ishigaki
Country: JP
Latitude: 24.396389°
Longitude: 124.245000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About New Ishigaki Airport

Overview

New Ishigaki Airport serves Ishigaki Island in Japan, situated at 24.396389°N, 124.245000°E with an elevation of 102 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Okinawa Prefecture's southern islands, supporting regional and potential international air connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at New Ishigaki Airport are predominantly VFR, with 78.2% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds typically blow from the northeast at an average of 12.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 35°C, with an average of 23.4°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (04/22) measuring 6,562 feet in length. Its geographical location offers unique wind characteristics, with 100% wind favorability for runway 04/22 and an average crosswind of just 5.4 knots. The consistent visibility of around 10 statute miles provides excellent visual reference for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during January, September, and November. The runway orientation and prevailing northeast winds create consistently favorable approach conditions. With minimal fog occurrence (0.2% of observations) and rare low visibility scenarios, pilots can generally anticipate straightforward approach and landing operations.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.