Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport

RJOR / TTJ

Tottori, JP

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
1 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJOR 221000Z 26001KT 9999 FEW040 SCT100 BKN120 17/10 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,065 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,065 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,065 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 1 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JOR
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
6,562 ft 150 ft ASP 94°
0.9 kt 0.3 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJOR

5,432 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.8%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
2.4%

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
10.8%
E
3%
SE
30%
S
15.6%
SW
8.3%
W
10.9%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -2°C to 32°C
-2°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

November September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,432 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJOR
IATA Code: TTJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 65 ft MSL

Location

City: Tottori
Country: JP
Latitude: 35.530102°
Longitude: 134.167007°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport

Overview

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport serves the Tottori Prefecture in Japan, situated at 65 feet above mean sea level near the coast. As a medium-sized airport with a 6,562-foot asphalt runway, it provides essential regional aviation connectivity for western Japan.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 81.5% of the time, with Marginal VFR conditions occurring 12% of observations. The airport experiences consistent southeast winds averaging 9.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from -2°C to 32°C and an average of 13.1°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (10/28) is favorably aligned with prevailing winds, experiencing wind from the preferred direction 100% of the time. The average crosswind is modest at 6.3 knots, providing generally stable approach conditions. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers predictable wind conditions with minimal wind variability. Pilots should anticipate southeast winds and prepare for potential wind shifts, though calm conditions are extremely rare (0.1% of observations). Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.