Tarama Airport

RORT / TRA

Tarama, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
7 kt
Variable G18 kt
10+ km
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RORT 041500Z AUTO VRB07G18KT 9999 SCT035 SCT037 BKN041 21/15 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
SCT 3,700 ft AGL
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,536 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,736 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,136 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORT
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 4,921 ft 148 ft ASP 172° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RORT

4,264 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.2%
MVFR
17.2%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
1%

Tarama Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 34°C with an average of 22.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.3%
NE
33%
E
16.2%
SE
12%
S
9.5%
SW
0.7%
W
0.8%
NW
1.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.8°C
Range: 10°C to 34°C
10°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,264 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tarama Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RORT
IATA Code: TRA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Tarama
Country: JP
Latitude: 24.653793°
Longitude: 124.675453°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tarama Airport

Overview

Tarama Airport serves the island of Tarama in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, located at coordinates 24.653793, 124.675453. As a medium airport situated at 36 feet mean sea level, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for this remote island region. The airport features a single asphalt runway (18/36) with a length of 4,921 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 76.8% of recorded periods suitable for visual flying. The prevailing winds are from the northeast at 45 degrees, averaging 7.8 knots with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 10°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Tarama Airport's location in the Ryukyu Islands presents unique geographic considerations for pilots. The airport's low elevation of 36 feet MSL and island setting suggest potential maritime weather influences. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. January, September, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should expect predictable wind patterns and high likelihood of visual meteorological conditions throughout the year.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.