Monbetsu Airport

RJEB / MBE

Monbetsu, JP

Last Updated
Apr 24, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
17 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJEB 240700Z 33017KT 9999 FEW008 BKN015 02/00 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
880 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,580 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Monbetsu Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 4.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 17 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 2°C (36°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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
JEB
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 131°
16.7 kt 3.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJEB

1,670 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
6.7%

Monbetsu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
16.2%
N
8.7%
S
2.9%
W
29.4%
NE
5.6%
NW
17.9%
SE
5.7%
SW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.8°C
Range: -10°C to 29°C
-10°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,670 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Monbetsu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJEB
IATA Code: MBE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 80 ft MSL

Location

City: Monbetsu
Country: JP
Latitude: 44.303902°
Longitude: 143.404007°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Monbetsu Airport

Overview

Monbetsu Airport serves the northeastern Hokkaido region of Japan, located at an elevation of 80 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 44.303902, 143.404007, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local Monbetsu area, supporting regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 84% of observed weather patterns supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences moderate wind conditions, with a prevailing westerly wind at 270° and an average speed of 9.3 knots, occasionally reaching up to 32 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 29°C, with an average of 5.6°C.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (14/32) measuring 6,562 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind analysis indicates 100% favorable wind conditions for the runway, with an average crosswind of 5.8 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (0.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

October, January, and September offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. The runway alignment and prevailing westerly winds suggest runway 14/32 as the primary approach, with predictable wind characteristics. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions, particularly during the airport's most favorable weather months.

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.