Odate Noshiro Airport

RJSR / ONJ

Kitaakita, JP

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
10:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
7 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJSR 221000Z 26007KT 9999 FEW020 BKN040 BKN/// 12/08 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 292 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,292 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,292 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Odate Noshiro Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 12.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 7 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JSR
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 100°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJSR

2,997 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.1%
MVFR
13.1%
IFR
17.7%
LIFR
13.2%

Odate Noshiro Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.3% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
7.8%
E
4.8%
SE
2.8%
S
11.8%
SW
17.5%
W
44.4%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.7°C
Range: -8°C to 29°C
-8°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.3%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,997 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Odate Noshiro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJSR
IATA Code: ONJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 292 ft MSL

Location

City: Kitaakita
Country: JP
Latitude: 40.191898°
Longitude: 140.371002°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Odate Noshiro Airport

Overview

Odate Noshiro Airport serves the Kitaakita region in northern Japan, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 292 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 40.191898, 140.371002, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area, with a single runway 11/29 measuring 6,562 feet in length and constructed of asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Odate Noshiro Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 52.7% of the time. Pilots can expect challenging conditions during winter and early spring, with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Low Instrument Flight Rules (LIFR) collectively occurring 34.2% of observation periods. The airport experiences predominantly westerly winds averaging 7.3 knots, with temperature ranges from -6°C to 29°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 11/29 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of only 3.7 knots. The airport's elevation and location suggest a relatively flat terrain characteristic of the northern Japanese landscape, which can contribute to predictable wind patterns and approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions occur during autumn months, specifically October, September, and November, offering pilots the most consistent weather patterns. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility, though pilots should be prepared for occasional fog events occurring in approximately 14.7% of observations. The westerly wind prevalence suggests runway 29 may offer more direct headwind approaches.

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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.