Yamaguchi Ube Airport

RJDC / UBJ

Ube, JP

Last Updated
May 15, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
170°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJDC 150000Z 17005KT 150V220 CAVOK 20/16 Q1021

Weather Briefing

VFR

Yamaguchi Ube Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 5 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°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.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JDC
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,200 ft 150 ft ASP 62°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJDC

5,825 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.1%
MVFR
6.7%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.8%

Yamaguchi Ube Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, May, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.9%
NE
12.3%
E
21.5%
SE
3.6%
S
4.1%
SW
6.2%
W
15.6%
NW
15.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: -3°C to 33°C
-3°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November May January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,825 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yamaguchi Ube Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJDC
IATA Code: UBJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Ube
Country: JP
Latitude: 33.930000°
Longitude: 131.279007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yamaguchi Ube Airport

Overview

Yamaguchi Ube Airport serves the Ube region in Japan, positioned at 33.930000, 131.279007 with an elevation of 23 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local transportation network in the southwestern part of Honshu Island.

Flying Conditions

The airport exhibits exceptional VFR conditions, with 91.8% of observed weather periods supporting visual flight rules. Temperatures range widely from -1°C to 33°C, averaging 14.9°C, which provides relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year. November, December, and January represent the most consistent VFR months with optimal weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (07/25) extending 8,200 feet with an asphalt surface. Winds predominantly originate from the north (0°), with an average speed of 7.1 knots and occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Only 0.5% of observations indicate calm wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind conditions supporting relatively low crosswind challenges averaging 4 knots. Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions with excellent visibility, averaging 10 statute miles and experiencing no significant fog or reduced visibility events.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.