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RJFU/NGS METAR & TAF Nagasaki Airport

Nagasaki, Nagasaki PrefectureElevation 15 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR59 min old
Ceiling 500 ft, visibility 1.86 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
360@15
steady
VISIBILITY
1.86 SM
3 km
CEILING
500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
733 ft
+718 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2200Z (7:00 AM local) · 59 min old

RJFU is currently IFR. Winds are from the north at 15 knots. Visibility is 1.86 statute miles. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL. Reported weather: light showers of rain, mist. Main concerns: Ceiling 500 ft AGL. Visibility 1.86 SM.

WIND
360° at 15 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
1.86 statute miles
3 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
20°C / 20°C
68°F / 68°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.80 inHg
1009.1 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
RA, BR, LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Rain reported.

Codes in this report: BR FEW SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2225Z (7:25 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (9:00 AM local)

RJFU forecast starts MVFR at 22Z. Worst period is 22Z to 23Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 02Z to 05Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN0151,500 ft · 4.4 SM
BKN0151,500 ft · 4.4 SM
BKN0151,500 ft · 4.4 SM
BKN0151,500 ft · 4.4 SM
BKN0151,500 ft · 4.4 SM
2200Z7:00 AM0312Z12:12 PM0824Z5:24 PM1336Z10:36 PM1848Z3:48 AM0000Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: FEW SCT BKN TEMPO BR BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low ceiling: 500 ft AGL.
›Low visibility: 1.86 SM.
›Mist reported.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 500 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category IFR, wind from 360° at 15 kt, visibility 1.86 SM, ceiling 500 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 1.86 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1432 360°360°15 kt360°360° 15360°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
360° at 15 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 3211 kt headwind · 10 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
32
HEAD
11 kt
CROSS
10 kt R
BEST
14
HEAD
11 kt tail
CROSS
10 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

14/32
Dimensions
9,840 x 200 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
733 ft
Pressure altitude
135 ft
Field elevation
15 ft MSL
Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Dewpoint
20°C (68°F)
Altimeter
29.80 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0836Z 5:36 PM
Sunrise
2132Z 6:32 AM
Loggable night
0902Z (6:02 PM local) → 2107Z (6:07 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0836Z (5:36 PM local) → 2132Z (6:32 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0936Z (6:36 PM local) → 2032Z (5:32 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Nagasaki Airport is in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture. Field elevation 15 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATARJFU / NGS
RegionNagasaki Prefecture
CountryJapan
Coordinates32.9169, 129.9140
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.175
APP
APP
126.85
ATIS
ATIS
121
DEP
DEP
121.6
GND
GND
118.5
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

RJFS Kyushu Saga International Airport
24 NM NE
IFR
RJFT Kumamoto Airport
48 NM E
MVFR
RJFF Fukuoka Airport
48 NM NE
MVFR
RJDB Iki Airport
50 NM N
IFR
RJFE Fukue Airport
57 NM W
IFR
RJFK Kagoshima Airport
78 NM SE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗RJFU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does RJFU have a METAR?
Yes. RJFU has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does RJFU have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for RJFU; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at RJFU?
RJFU sits at 15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for RJFU?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.