Minamidaito Airport

ROMD / MMD

Minamidaito, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
15 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
23,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ROMD 041000Z AUTO 04015KT 9999 SCT029 BKN230 19/13 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 167 ft
SCT 2,900 ft AGL
BKN 23,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,067 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,167 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OMD
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
4,921 ft 148 ft ASP 15°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ROMD

4,045 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.1%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
0.7%

Minamidaito Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 32°C with an average of 22.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
31.4%
NE
33.6%
E
7.6%
SE
7%
S
4.4%
SW
4.5%
W
4%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.5°C
Range: 11°C to 32°C
11°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,045 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Minamidaito Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ROMD
IATA Code: MMD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 167 ft MSL

Location

City: Minamidaito
Country: JP
Latitude: 25.846500°
Longitude: 131.263000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Minamidaito Airport

Overview

Minamidaito Airport serves the Minamidaito island region in Japan, located at 25.846500, 131.263000. As a medium airport with a single runway (02/20) measuring 4,921 feet of asphalt surface, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for this remote island location at 167 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly favorable VFR conditions 84.2% of the time, with minimal periods of instrument meteorological conditions. The prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 8.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 32°C, with a mean of 23.6°C, suggesting consistent and generally mild flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (02/20) is oriented to capitalize on the predominant northeastern wind patterns. Its location on a small Japanese island presents unique geographical considerations, with potentially challenging wind dynamics typical of oceanic island environments. The elevation of 167 feet MSL indicates a relatively flat terrain approach.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates optimal wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, January, and December. Excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles provides reliable visual approach opportunities.

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.