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Kadena Air Base

RODN / DNA

Okinawa, JP

Last Updated

Jan 17, 15:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

15:55Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

20°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 14°C

10kt

90°

10 SM

Visibility

8,000 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

29.93

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RODN 171555Z 09010KT 10SM BKN080 20/14 A2993 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG ESTMD FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 143ft

BKN 8,000ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

8,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

8,143ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.93 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.79 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (143 ft)

Pressure Alt

133 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 767 ft

ISA Deviation: +5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF RODN 170800Z 1708/1814 09009KT 9999 SCT050 BKN080 QNH2992INS BECMG 1717/1718 09012KT 9999 SCT035 QNH2995INS TEMPO 1801/1806 09012G18KT TX22/1805Z TN18/1718Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

16:04Z BASE

+0h

VFR 90° 9kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 8,000ft

17:00Z BECMG

+1h

VFR 90° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

01:00Z TEMPO

+9h

VFR 90° 12kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

ODN

05L ✈️

23R

05R ✈️

23L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R Active: 05L	12,100 ft	300 ft	ASP	51°	↑ 7.7kt • ↔ 6.4kt 40° angle
✈️ 05R/23L Active: 05R	12,100 ft	200 ft	CON	51°	↑ 7.7kt • ↔ 6.4kt 40° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kadena Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RODN

IATA Code: DNA

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 143 ft MSL

Location

City: Okinawa

Country: JP

Latitude: 26.351667°

Longitude: 127.769444°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-9

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R

Length: 12,100 ft

Width: 300 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 05R/23L

Length: 12,100 ft

Width: 200 ft

Surface: CON

ILS: No

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About Kadena Air Base

Kadena Air Base (RODN/DNA) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Okinawa, JP. The facility operates at an elevation of 143 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L) with ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.