Tsushima Airport

RJDT / TSJ

Tsushima, JP

Last Updated
Apr 24, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJDT 241100Z 04011KT 360V080 9999 FEW020 14/09 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 213 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,213 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tsushima Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 4.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 11 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JDT
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
6,234 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
1.9 kt 10.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJDT

2,948 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.2%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
0.6%

Tsushima Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.8%
N
13.8%
S
2.8%
W
23.6%
NE
18.1%
NW
23.4%
SE
4%
SW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: -3°C to 32°C
-3°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,948 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tsushima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJDT
IATA Code: TSJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 213 ft MSL

Location

City: Tsushima
Country: JP
Latitude: 34.284901°
Longitude: 129.330994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tsushima Airport

Overview

Tsushima Airport serves the island of Tsushima, located between Japan and South Korea in the Korea Strait. Positioned at 213 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the remote island region, supporting local and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 85.5% of the time, with excellent overall visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Winds predominantly come from the west (270°) at an average of 7.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -2°C to 32°C and an annual average of 15.2°C.

Notable Features

Tsushima Airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 6,234 feet in length. The island's geographic position creates unique wind conditions, with a consistent westerly wind pattern and only 0.3% of observations showing calm winds, presenting predictable but potentially challenging crosswind scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.7 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during November, January, and December, with minimal fog interference (0.1% of observations) and consistently good visibility.

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

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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.