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Weather Briefing
MVFRUtsunomiya Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 664.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 6 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
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5,570 ft | 150 ft | CON | 4° |
↑ 5.6 kt
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↔ 2.1 kt
20° angle
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About Utsunomiya Airport
Overview
Utsunomiya Airport serves the Tochigi Prefecture region in central Japan, located near the city of Utsunomiya. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 334 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding metropolitan and regional areas. The airport's strategic location at coordinates 36.514500, 139.871010 supports various aviation operations.
Flying Conditions
The airport's moderate elevation suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions typical of central Japan's climate. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations across seasonal transitions. The single concrete runway (01/19) measuring 5,570 feet provides adequate length for most medium-sized aircraft operations.
Notable Features
Utsunomiya Airport is positioned in a region with varied terrain, likely featuring a mix of urban and agricultural landscapes. The airport's single runway orientation (01/19) indicates potential wind channeling effects from local geographic features. Pilots should expect potential terrain-influenced wind patterns during approach and departure phases.
Approach Considerations
Runway 01/19's substantial 5,570-foot length allows flexibility for most aircraft categories during approach and landing. The concrete runway surface provides consistent friction characteristics across different weather conditions. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, considering the airport's central Japanese geographic context.
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