Hiroshima Airport

RJOA / HIJ

Hiroshima, JP

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
3 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJOA 221000Z 23003KT 160V270 9999 -RA FEW025 SCT070 BKN090 13/09 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,088 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,588 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,088 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,088 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hiroshima Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Rain, Mist, Patches Fog. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain, Mist, Patches Fog between 18:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain, Mist, Patches Fog between 21:00Z and 03:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain, Mist, Patches Fog between 03:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJOA 220505Z 2206/2312 01004KT 9999 FEW030 TEMPO 2218/2221 4000 RA BR BCFG FEW000 SCT005 BKN008 TEMPO 2221/2303 4000 RA BR BCFG FEW000 SCT002 BKN005 TEMPO 2303/2306 4000 RA BR BCFG FEW000 SCT002 BKN008 BECMG 2306/2309 35006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Rain, Mist, Patches Fog
21:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Rain, Mist, Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JOA
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
9,842 ft 200 ft ASP 90°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJOA

5,483 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.7%
MVFR
7.8%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
4%

Hiroshima Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
12.2%
E
11.2%
SE
7.4%
S
3.6%
SW
3.9%
W
21.8%
NW
25.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.7°C
Range: -6°C to 31°C
-6°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.9%

Best Months for VFR

November January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,483 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hiroshima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJOA
IATA Code: HIJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,088 ft MSL

Location

City: Hiroshima
Country: JP
Latitude: 34.436100°
Longitude: 132.919006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hiroshima Airport

Overview

Hiroshima Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, positioned at an elevation of 1,088 feet MSL. The airport supports regional and domestic aviation operations with its single runway 10/28, which measures 9,842 feet in length and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hiroshima Airport predominantly support Visual Flight Rules (VFR), with 82.4% of observations meeting VFR criteria. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at 315 degrees, averaging 6.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 21 knots. Winter months of November through January offer the most stable and predictable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning at 34.436100, 132.919006 places it in a region with moderate temperature variations, ranging from -5°C to 31°C. Visibility is generally excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility, though fog can occur in approximately 8.3% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions that typically support straightforward approaches, with minimal need for complex wind correction techniques.

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.