Asahikawa Airport

RJEC / AKJ

Higashikagura, JP

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
10 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJEC 100700Z 30010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040 BKN100 13/09 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 721 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,721 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,721 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,721 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Asahikawa Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 10 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJEC 100505Z 1006/1112 31012KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 1011/1013 17006KT BECMG 1100/1103 30012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 170° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JEC
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
8,200 ft 200 ft ASP 154°
7.7 kt 6.4 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 - RJEC

7,067 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.6%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
10.2%
LIFR
8.3%

Asahikawa Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.7%
N
9.9%
S
44.7%
W
10.6%
NE
1.3%
NW
12.8%
SE
8.4%
SW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -20°C to 29°C
-20°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

June April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,067 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Asahikawa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJEC
IATA Code: AKJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 721 ft MSL

Location

City: Higashikagura
Country: JP
Latitude: 43.670799°
Longitude: 142.447006°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,200 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Asahikawa Airport

Overview

Asahikawa Airport serves the central Hokkaido region in northern Japan, located in Higashikagura at an elevation of 721 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding urban and regional areas, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Asahikawa Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 56.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 27°C, creating diverse operational challenges, while wind patterns predominantly originate from the south at an average of 7.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 31 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 16/34, measuring 8,200 feet and constructed with asphalt, offers robust operational capabilities for aircraft. Its geographic position in Hokkaido subjects the airport to distinctive maritime and continental weather influences, which can produce rapid meteorological changes typical of the region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3 knots. Pilots should note the best visual flying conditions occur during September, October, and January, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at approximately 3% of observations.

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.