Fukushima Airport

RJSF / FKS

Sukagawa, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
17 kt
340° G28 kt
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJSF 041000Z 34017G28KT 9999 FEW020 BKN040 03/M03 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,221 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,221 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,221 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJSF 040505Z 0406/0512 33020G30KT 9999 FEW012 BKN020 BECMG 0509/0512 34010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JSF
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP
14.7 kt 8.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJSF

4,304 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.1%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
8.1%

Fukushima Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
34.6%
NE
3.2%
E
3.6%
SE
11.6%
S
11.3%
SW
4.1%
W
6.1%
NW
24.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -7°C to 31°C
-7°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

November January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,304 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fukushima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJSF
IATA Code: FKS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,221 ft MSL

Location

City: Sukagawa
Country: JP
Latitude: 37.227402°
Longitude: 140.431000°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fukushima Airport

Overview

Fukushima Airport serves the Fukushima Prefecture in Japan, located in Sukagawa at an elevation of 1,221 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, supporting both civil and potential regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Fukushima Airport demonstrate excellent VFR flying opportunities, with 79.3% of observations reporting favorable visual flight rules. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -6°C to 31°C, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 7 knots and occasional gusts up to 21 knots. Winter months like November, December, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19 measures 8,202 feet and is asphalted, providing substantial length for most aircraft operations. Its geographic position allows for consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for the primary runway. The airport's elevation and inland location suggest potential for terrain-influenced wind patterns and potential thermal variations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate an average crosswind of 3.8 knots on runway 01/19, which is generally manageable for most aircraft. Visibility typically remains excellent at 10 statute miles, with only 5.4% of observations reporting fog conditions. The low frequency of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR combined at 12.4%) indicates generally stable approach environments.

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.