New Tanegashima Airport

RJFG / TNE

Tanegashima, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
2 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJFG 040900Z 07002KT 9999 FEW020 SCT/// 13/10 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 768 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,768 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JFG
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,544 ft 147 ft ASP 122°
1.0 kt 1.7 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJFG

1,915 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
1.9%

New Tanegashima Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 0°C and 30°C with an average of 16.8°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 102.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
9.3%
E
16.4%
SE
6.3%
S
4.5%
SW
3.1%
W
16.5%
NW
41.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.8°C
Range: 0°C to 30°C
0°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 102.5%

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,915 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

New Tanegashima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJFG
IATA Code: TNE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 768 ft MSL

Location

City: Tanegashima
Country: JP
Latitude: 30.605101°
Longitude: 130.990997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,544 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About New Tanegashima Airport

Overview

New Tanegashima Airport serves the island of Tanegashima, located in southern Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture. Situated at an elevation of 768 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport plays a crucial role in regional transportation and connectivity for the island's residents and visitors.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 79.2% of observations showing favorable flying weather. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 9.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature variations range from 4°C to 30°C, with an average of 18.3°C, providing relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Tanegashima's single runway 13/31 is 6,544 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft operations. The airport's geographical location offers unique challenges and opportunities, with wind patterns consistently favorable for runway operations and minimal calm wind periods (only 0.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during November, January, and December, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal low-visibility events.

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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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.