Rishiri Airport

RJER / RIS

Rishiri, JP

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:00Z

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Currently using: RJCW
Weather Source: Wakkanai Airport (RJCW)
Distance: 28nm / 51km from RJER

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
9 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJCW 220900Z 24009KT 9999 FEW030 07/03 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 112 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,112 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Rishiri Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 3°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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JER
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,906 ft 148 ft ASP 57°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rishiri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJER
IATA Code: RIS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 112 ft MSL

Location

City: Rishiri
Country: JP
Latitude: 45.242001°
Longitude: 141.186005°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Rishiri Airport

Overview

Rishiri Airport serves the island of Rishiri, located in northern Hokkaido, Japan. As a medium-sized airport situated at 112 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for this remote island region. The airport supports regional connectivity with its single runway configuration.

Flying Conditions

The airport's location in northern Japan suggests potential for challenging maritime weather conditions, particularly during winter months. Pilots should anticipate possible wind variations given the island's coastal positioning. The 5,906-foot asphalted runway provides adequate length for most regional aircraft operations.

Notable Features

Rishiri Airport is positioned at coordinates 45.242001, 141.186005, situated on an island with likely complex terrain and potential wind interactions. The airport's elevation of 112 feet MSL indicates a relatively low-lying terrain environment. Runway 07/25 offers a directional orientation that may provide operational flexibility depending on prevailing wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the runway's 5,906-foot length and asphalted surface. The single runway orientation (07/25) suggests pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios typical of island environments. Standard regional approach procedures and careful wind assessment will be critical for safe operations at this airport.

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.