Tachikawa Airfield

RJTC

Tachikawa, JP

Last Updated
Mar 26, 07:13Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1194 hours ago
07:13Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
6 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI RJTC 260713Z 02006KT 350V050 9999 -RA FEW008 SCT012 BKN035 13/11 Q1010 RMK 1ST008 4CU012 6SC035 A2983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 312 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,112 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,512 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,812 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tachikawa Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1193.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 6 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

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

QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
332 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (312 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,450 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 20,285 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: -1.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JTC
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
2,953 ft 0 ft UNK
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RJTC

284 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.8%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
14.4%
LIFR
2.1%

Tachikawa Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
40.2%
NE
27.4%
E
10.3%
SE
3.8%
S
9.4%
SW
3.8%
W
3.4%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.6°C
Range: -2°C to 32°C
-2°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 284 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tachikawa Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJTC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 312 ft MSL

Location

City: Tachikawa
Country: JP
Latitude: 35.712100°
Longitude: 139.403243°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Tachikawa Airfield

Tachikawa Airfield (RJTC) is located in Tachikawa, JP at an elevation of 312 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 2,953 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 284 weather observations shows RJTC maintains VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 16.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at RJTC come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, November, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -2°C (28°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 12.6°C (55°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.94 to 30.28 inHg (337-1025 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 284 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.