Kushiro Airport

RJCK / KUH

Kushiro, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
10 kt
30°
2 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJCK 041000Z 03010KT 2000 -SHSN FEW004 SCT006 BKN008 M00/M01 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 327 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 600 ft AGL
BKN 800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
727 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
927 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,127 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJCK 040505Z 0406/0512 03010KT 6000 -SHSN FEW003 BKN012 TEMPO 0406/0416 1500 -SHSN FEW003 BKN005 TEMPO 0416/0500 3000 -SHSN FEW003 BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:55Z BASE
+0h
IFR 30° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Snow
16:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JCK
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
8,202 ft 150 ft ASP 159°
7.7 kt 6.4 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 - RJCK

4,291 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
7%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
8.7%

Kushiro Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.9%
NE
7%
E
3.2%
SE
2.8%
S
12.5%
SW
10.5%
W
19.9%
NW
21.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -14°C to 28°C
-14°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

November January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,291 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kushiro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJCK
IATA Code: KUH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 327 ft MSL

Location

City: Kushiro
Country: JP
Latitude: 43.041000°
Longitude: 144.192993°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kushiro Airport

Overview

Kushiro Airport serves the eastern Hokkaido region of Japan, located at an elevation of 327 feet MSL near the city of Kushiro. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (17/35) measuring 8,202 feet, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for this relatively remote area of northern Japan.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kushiro Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 77% of the time. The airport experiences a broad temperature range from -14°C to 28°C, with an average of 4.4°C. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 7.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 33 knots, and minimal periods of calm conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's location in Hokkaido presents unique geographic considerations for pilots, with potential for challenging maritime and mountainous influences. The single runway (17/35) is aligned to take advantage of prevailing westerly winds, with an average crosswind of just 4.2 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note that November, January, and September offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions. The runway demonstrates 100% wind favorability, meaning crosswind components are typically manageable. While instrument conditions occur in approximately 16.1% of observations (MVFR, IFR, and LIFR combined), the airport maintains relatively predictable approach characteristics.

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.