Kikai Airport

RJKI / KKX

Kikai, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
17,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJKI 041500Z AUTO 11003KT 080V140 9999 FEW034 SCT037 BKN170 15/12 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 3,400 ft AGL
SCT 3,700 ft AGL
BKN 17,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,421 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,721 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,021 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JKI
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
4,307 ft 98 ft ASP 65°
2.3 kt 1.9 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 - RJKI

4,145 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.8%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.3%

Kikai Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 33°C with an average of 20.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.2%
NE
10.1%
E
17.7%
SE
12.4%
S
7.2%
SW
3.4%
W
4.2%
NW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.5°C
Range: 8°C to 33°C
8°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,145 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kikai Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJKI
IATA Code: KKX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Kikai
Country: JP
Latitude: 28.321301°
Longitude: 129.927994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,307 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kikai Airport

Overview

Kikai Airport serves the island of Kikai in the Ryukyu Islands, situated in southern Japan. Located at 28.321301, 129.927994, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local region at an elevation of 21 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 88.3% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the north (0°) at an average of 9.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 33°C, averaging 21.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 07/25 is 4,307 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented east-west. Pilots can expect favorable wind conditions, with 100% of wind observations supporting runway operations and an average crosswind of 6.9 knots. The low elevation and island location suggest potential maritime weather influences.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers consistent wind alignment, with northerly winds directly compatible with approach paths. Seasonal peaks for optimal VFR conditions occur in September, January, and December. Pilots should anticipate stable visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of reduced visual conditions.

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.