Kagoshima Airport

RJFK / KOJ

Kagoshima, JP

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
17,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.23
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJFK 041000Z 10004KT 050V160 9999 FEW020 BKN170 BKN/// 16/12 Q1023 RMK 1CU020 6AC170 A3023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 906ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL
BKN 17,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,906ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,906ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.23 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
9.34 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (906 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,596 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 20,933 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RJFK 040505Z 0406/0512 10006KT 9999 FEW035 BECMG 0416/0418 35006KT BECMG 0500/0503 09008KT BECMG 0506/0509 34004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 350° 6kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JFK
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
9,840 ft 150 ft ASP 150°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kagoshima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJFK
IATA Code: KOJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 906 ft MSL

Location

City: Kagoshima
Country: JP
Latitude: 31.803400°
Longitude: 130.718994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 9,840 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Kagoshima Airport

Kagoshima Airport (RJFK/KOJ) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Kagoshima, JP. The facility operates at an elevation of 906 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.