Fukushima Airport

RJSF / FKS

Sukagawa, JP

Last Updated
Aug 12, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJSF 120100Z 15004KT 110V190 9999 FEW010 SCT015 BKN090 22/20 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,221 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,221 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,721 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,221 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fukushima Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 11:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 21:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 RJSF 112311Z 1200/1306 13006KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 1205/1207 36006KT TEMPO 1206/1211 TS FEW012 BKN020 FEW020CB TEMPO 1212/1221 FEW001 BKN003 TEMPO 1221/1303 3000 -TSRA BR FEW001 BKN003 FEW015CB BECMG 1300/1303 11004KT TEMPO 1303/1306 TS FEW005 BKN012 FEW015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 360° 6 kt
06:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Ceiling: 300 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JSF
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP
3.1 kt 2.6 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 - RJSF

8,042 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.3%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
7.1%

Fukushima Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
4%
N
31.9%
S
15.7%
W
4.7%
NE
2.9%
NW
18.9%
SE
16.3%
SW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

November January May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,042 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fukushima Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJSF
IATA Code: FKS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,221 ft MSL

Location

City: Sukagawa
Country: JP
Latitude: 37.227402°
Longitude: 140.431000°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fukushima Airport

Overview

Fukushima Airport serves the Fukushima Prefecture in Japan, located in Sukagawa at an elevation of 1,221 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, supporting both civil and potential regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Fukushima Airport demonstrate excellent VFR flying opportunities, with 79.3% of observations reporting favorable visual flight rules. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -6°C to 31°C, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 7 knots and occasional gusts up to 21 knots. Winter months like November, December, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19 measures 8,202 feet and is asphalted, providing substantial length for most aircraft operations. Its geographic position allows for consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for the primary runway. The airport's elevation and inland location suggest potential for terrain-influenced wind patterns and potential thermal variations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate an average crosswind of 3.8 knots on runway 01/19, which is generally manageable for most aircraft. Visibility typically remains excellent at 10 statute miles, with only 5.4% of observations reporting fog conditions. The low frequency of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR combined at 12.4%) indicates generally stable approach environments.

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.