Iwate Hanamaki Airport

RJSI / HNA

Hanamaki, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
10:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
4 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJSI 041000Z 34004KT 9999 FEW010 BKN025 03/01 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 297 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,297 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,797 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJSI 041705Z 0418/0600 35014KT 9999 FEW010 BKN020 BECMG 0509/0512 26004KT BECMG 0518/0521 02006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:53Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JSI
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 11°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJSI

2,293 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
11.4%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
9.2%

Iwate Hanamaki Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.4%
NE
4.8%
E
3.5%
SE
5.2%
S
22.2%
SW
10.6%
W
23.8%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.7°C
Range: -11°C to 31°C
-11°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

November March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,293 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Iwate Hanamaki Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJSI
IATA Code: HNA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 297 ft MSL

Location

City: Hanamaki
Country: JP
Latitude: 39.428600°
Longitude: 141.134995°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Iwate Hanamaki Airport

Overview

Iwate Hanamaki Airport serves the Hanamaki region in northern Japan, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 297 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 39.428600, 141.134995, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for Iwate Prefecture. Its single runway (02/20) extends 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and commercial air operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hanamaki Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 69.5% of observations. Temperature ranges widely from -9°C to 31°C, with an average of 8.1°C, indicating potential seasonal challenges for pilots. The prevailing wind from the south (180°) averages 5.9 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 22 knots and calm conditions occurring 2.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated position at 297 feet MSL provides a stable platform in a region characterized by varied terrain. Visibility consistently remains strong, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog present in only 4.4% of observations). October, November, and September represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. The average crosswind component remains minimal at 3.4 knots, offering predictable approach and landing conditions. Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with Marginal VFR (12.1%) and Instrument Flight Rules (8.2%) scenarios occurring less frequently.

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.

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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.