Kitadaito Airport

RORK / KTD

Kitadaitōjima, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
18 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
23,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RORK 041000Z AUTO 04018KT 9999 FEW031 BKN230 BKN240 20/13 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
FEW 3,100 ft AGL
BKN 23,000 ft AGL
BKN 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,180 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,080 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,080 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
ORK
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
4,921 ft 148 ft ASP 29°
17.7 kt 3.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RORK

4,085 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
0.5%

Kitadaito Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 11.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 33°C with an average of 22.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 11.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.5%
NE
18.6%
E
27.5%
SE
7.8%
S
3.6%
SW
3.3%
W
5.4%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.8°C
Range: 10°C to 33°C
10°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,085 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kitadaito Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RORK
IATA Code: KTD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 80 ft MSL

Location

City: Kitadaitōjima
Country: JP
Latitude: 25.944700°
Longitude: 131.326996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kitadaito Airport

Overview

Kitadaito Airport serves Kitadaitōjima, a small island located in the Philippine Sea, southeast of the main Japanese archipelago. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for this remote location, with a single 4,921-foot asphalted runway at an elevation of 80 feet mean sea level. Its strategic position offers a critical aviation link for this isolated island community.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kitadaito Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 83.7% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently easterly, averaging 12.3 knots with maximum gusts up to 32 knots. Temperature ranges from 12°C to 33°C, with an average of 24°C, providing stable meteorological parameters for most flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's singular runway (03/21) is oriented to maximize alignment with the prevailing easterly winds, which occur at 90 degrees. The island's geographic isolation means pilots should anticipate minimal surrounding terrain interference and straightforward approach vectors. With zero percent calm wind conditions, aircraft can expect consistent wind dynamics during arrival and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% alignment and an average crosswind of just 7.5 knots. Pilots will find the most consistent VFR conditions during September, January, and December. Visibility averages an excellent 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility or fog, supporting reliable approach and landing scenarios.

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.