Yoron Airport

RORY / RNJ

Yoron, JP

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RORY 040900Z AUTO 04008KT 010V080 9999 FEW028 SCT033 BKN048 20/14 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
FEW 2,800 ft AGL
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,852 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,352 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,852 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORY
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
4,340 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RORY

4,132 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.4%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.5%

Yoron Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 34°C with an average of 21.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.6%
NE
15.9%
E
23.4%
SE
7.4%
S
7.7%
SW
2.5%
W
3.3%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.7°C
Range: 10°C to 34°C
10°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,132 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yoron Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RORY
IATA Code: RNJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Yoron
Country: JP
Latitude: 27.043847°
Longitude: 128.401648°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,340 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yoron Airport

Overview

Yoron Airport serves the island of Yoron in southern Japan, located at coordinates 27.043847, 128.401648. Situated at 52 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 4,340 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yoron Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 86.4% of observations showing VFR conditions. The prevailing wind is from the north (0°) at an average speed of 9.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 34°C, with an average of 22.8°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location on Yoron Island influences its unique microclimate and wind patterns. With minimal occurrence of low visibility conditions (fog present in only 0.1% of observations), pilots can expect consistent visual meteorological conditions. The runway alignment and surrounding terrain appear to provide good wind exposure and minimal terrain-related challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates excellent wind compatibility, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 6 knots. January, September, and October represent the best months for VFR flying, offering optimal weather conditions for approach and departure. Pilots should anticipate consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of restricted visibility.

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.