Hiroshima Airport

RJOA / HIJ

Hiroshima, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
4 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJOA 041500Z AUTO 35004KT 9999 NCD 03/01 Q1022

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJOA 041109Z 0412/0518 33006KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 0421/0423 06008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 60° 8 kt

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°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJOA

4,343 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.2%
MVFR
8.5%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
4.5%

Hiroshima Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
11.1%
E
10.3%
SE
6.1%
S
2.8%
SW
4.2%
W
25.1%
NW
27.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.6°C
Range: -6°C to 31°C
-6°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.6%

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,343 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.