Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport

RJNS / FSZ

Makinohara / Shimada, JP

Last Updated
Apr 24, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJNS 241100Z 25004KT 9999 VCSH FEW008 BKN020 BKN120 15/13 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 433 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,233 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,433 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,433 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF RJNS 240505Z 2406/2512 06005KT 8000 -RA FEW030 BKN050 BECMG 2407/2409 29004KT BECMG 2421/2500 09008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:17Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 90° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JNS
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,218 ft 0 ft asphalt concrete
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJNS

3,586 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.5%
MVFR
5.6%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
2.1%

Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.6%
N
7.1%
S
5.9%
W
37.5%
NE
10.6%
NW
14.3%
SE
7.5%
SW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: -2°C to 33°C
-2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

January November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,586 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJNS
IATA Code: FSZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 433 ft MSL

Location

City: Makinohara / Shimada
Country: JP
Latitude: 34.796043°
Longitude: 138.187752°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,218 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: asphalt concrete
ILS: No

About Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport

Overview

Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport serves the Shizuoka Prefecture region, located strategically near the iconic Mount Fuji. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway at 433 ft elevation, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Japan, situated between Makinohara and Shimada municipalities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 91.8% of observations supporting clear conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 9.3 knots, with maximum recorded gusts of 32 knots. Temperature variations range from -1°C to 33°C, with an average of 15.1°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (12/30) spans 7,218 feet of asphalt concrete, positioned to take advantage of predictable western wind patterns. Its proximity to Mount Fuji suggests potential for significant terrain-induced wind variations and potential orographic effects that pilots should anticipate during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 5.8 knots. Pilots will find January, November, and December offer the most consistent VFR conditions, with minimal chances of instrument meteorological conditions or low visibility scenarios.

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.