Kadena Air Base

RODN / DNA

Okinawa, JP

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:55 UTC

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Weather Source: Kadena Air Base (RODN)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.93
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RODN 171655Z 09008KT 10SM FEW085 20/14 A2993 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG ESTMD FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 143ft
FEW 8,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,643ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.93 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.79 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (143 ft)
Pressure Alt
133 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 767 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RODN 171600Z 1716/1822 09009KT 9999 SCT050 BKN080 QNH2992INS BECMG 1801/1802 13010G15KT 9999 SCT060 QNH2995INS BECMG 1809/1810 08009KT 9999 SCT035 BKN060 QNH2994INS TEMPO 1816/1822 9000 -DZ BKN040 TX23/1803Z TN19/1718Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000ft
01:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 130° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ODN
05L ✈️
23R
05R ✈️
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 05L
12,100 ft 300 ft ASP 51°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 5.1kt
40° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
12,100 ft 200 ft CON 51°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 5.1kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kadena Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RODN
IATA Code: DNA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 143 ft MSL

Location

City: Okinawa
Country: JP
Latitude: 26.351667°
Longitude: 127.769444°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 12,100 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 12,100 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Kadena Air Base

Kadena Air Base (RODN/DNA) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Okinawa, JP. The facility operates at an elevation of 143 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L) with ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous 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.