Hakodate Airport

RJCH / HKD

Hakodate, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
2 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
4,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJCH 042100Z AUTO 34002KT 9999 -SNRA FEW034 BKN047 BKN060 01/00 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 151 ft
FEW 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 4,700 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,551 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,851 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,151 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJCH 041705Z 0418/0600 04004KT 6000 FEW005 BKN015 TEMPO 0418/0423 2000 -SHSN FEW003 BKN008 BECMG 0421/0423 34006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 4 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JCH
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
9,842 ft 150 ft ASP 108°
1.5 kt 1.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJCH

4,586 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
8%
LIFR
4.6%

Hakodate Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.1%
NE
10.5%
E
5%
SE
3.7%
S
2.3%
SW
4.4%
W
24.6%
NW
28.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.4°C
Range: -15°C to 27°C
-15°C 27°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,586 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hakodate Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJCH
IATA Code: HKD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 151 ft MSL

Location

City: Hakodate
Country: JP
Latitude: 41.770000°
Longitude: 140.822006°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hakodate Airport

Overview

Hakodate Airport serves the southern region of Hokkaido, Japan, located at an elevation of 151 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Hakodate metropolitan area, supporting regional and domestic aviation operations with its single 9,842-foot asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 74.4% of observations indicating good visual flying weather. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -15°C to 27°C, with an average temperature of 5.9°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 8.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location near the southern tip of Hokkaido introduces potential maritime weather influences. Terrain surrounding the airport is likely to include coastal and potentially mountainous characteristics typical of the Hokkaido region. Runway 12/30 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of just 3.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most stable VFR months for operations. The runway's orientation and length provide flexible approach options, with minimal reported visibility restrictions (average visibility 10 statute miles) and extremely rare fog conditions (0.1% occurrence). Pilots should anticipate northwest wind patterns during approach and departure planning.

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
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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.