Kumamoto Airport

RJFT / KMJ

Kumamoto, JP

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJFT 160800Z 22007KT 170V240 9999 FEW035 FEW040TCU BKN/// 31/23 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 642ft
FEW 3,500ft AGL
FEW 4,000ft AGL (TCU)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,142ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,642ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJFT 160505Z 1606/1712 22008KT 9000 -SHRA BKN030 TEMPO 1606/1609 -TSRA BKN030 FEW030CB TEMPO 1612/1617 4000 -TSRA BR BKN015 FEW020CB TEMPO 1621/1709 3000 TSRA BR BKN008 FEW020CB BKN045 BECMG 1709/1712 13004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 8kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
Light Showers Rain
12:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JFT
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,840 ft 150 ft ASP 64°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 3.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kumamoto Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJFT
IATA Code: KMJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 642 ft MSL

Location

City: Kumamoto
Country: JP
Latitude: 32.837299°
Longitude: 130.854996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,840 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Kumamoto Airport

Kumamoto Airport (RJFT/KMJ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kumamoto, JP. The facility operates at an elevation of 642 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular 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.