New Ishigaki Airport

ROIG / ISG

Ishigaki, JP

Last Updated
Apr 22, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
14 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ROIG 222300Z 20014KT 9999 VCSH FEW009 SCT015 BKN120 26/25 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 102 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,002 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,602 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,102 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

New Ishigaki Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 14 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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.

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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Raw TAF
TAF ROIG 221714Z 2218/2400 21010KT 9999 FEW008 BKN015 BECMG 2309/2312 01014KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 210° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 10° 14 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OIG
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,562 ft 148 ft CON
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ROIG

5,490 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.7%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1%

New Ishigaki Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 35°C with an average of 22.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.9%
NE
24.6%
E
22.4%
SE
10.3%
S
8.8%
SW
2.1%
W
2.9%
NW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.6°C
Range: 11°C to 35°C
11°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,490 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

New Ishigaki Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ROIG
IATA Code: ISG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 102 ft MSL

Location

City: Ishigaki
Country: JP
Latitude: 24.396389°
Longitude: 124.245000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About New Ishigaki Airport

Overview

New Ishigaki Airport serves Ishigaki Island in Japan, situated at 24.396389°N, 124.245000°E with an elevation of 102 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Okinawa Prefecture's southern islands, supporting regional and potential international air connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at New Ishigaki Airport are predominantly VFR, with 78.2% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds typically blow from the northeast at an average of 12.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 35°C, with an average of 23.4°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (04/22) measuring 6,562 feet in length. Its geographical location offers unique wind characteristics, with 100% wind favorability for runway 04/22 and an average crosswind of just 5.4 knots. The consistent visibility of around 10 statute miles provides excellent visual reference for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during January, September, and November. The runway orientation and prevailing northeast winds create consistently favorable approach conditions. With minimal fog occurrence (0.2% of observations) and rare low visibility scenarios, pilots can generally anticipate straightforward approach and landing operations.

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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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.