Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

RJOI / IWK

Iwakuni, JP

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:56Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
9kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.88
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJOI 160656Z 20009KT 9999 FEW030 FEW060 SCT250 32/26 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP118 T03220256

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
FEW 6,000ft AGL
SCT 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,007ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,007ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,007ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.88 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.87 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
47 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,089 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RJOI 1605/1705 15008KT 9999 FEW030 SCT100 SCT250 QNH2987INS FM160900 18009KT 9999 FEW030 SCT100 QNH2988INS FM161500 21006KT 9999 FEW015 SCT035 SCT250 QNH2987INS FM162100 23009KT 9999 VCSH FEW010 SCT030 BKN200 QNH2985INS FM170000 24010KT 9000 -SHRA FEW015 BKN030 BKN150 QNH2982INS T33/1605Z T26/1621Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z FM160900
+2h
VFR 180° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z FM161500
+8h
VFR 210° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JOI
02
20 ✈️
02R
20L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
8,000 ft 150 ft CON
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 02R/20L
Active: 20L
1,200 ft 150 ft CON
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJOI
IATA Code: IWK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Iwakuni
Country: JP
Latitude: 34.146333°
Longitude: 132.247238°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 1,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (RJOI/IWK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Iwakuni, JP. The facility operates at an elevation of 7 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02/20, 02R/20L) with CON 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.