Tarama Airport

RORT / TRA

Tarama, JP

Last Updated
May 15, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RORT 150400Z AUTO VRB06KT 9999 FEW024 SCT100 BKN110 26/21 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,436 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,036 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,036 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tarama Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 6 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORT
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 4,921 ft 148 ft ASP 172° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - RORT

5,910 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.9%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
0.9%

Tarama Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 34°C with an average of 22.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.9%
NE
29.5%
E
15.8%
SE
11.8%
S
15.5%
SW
1.5%
W
0.8%
NW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.9°C
Range: 10°C to 34°C
10°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,910 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tarama Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RORT
IATA Code: TRA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Tarama
Country: JP
Latitude: 24.653793°
Longitude: 124.675453°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tarama Airport

Overview

Tarama Airport serves the island of Tarama in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, located at coordinates 24.653793, 124.675453. As a medium airport situated at 36 feet mean sea level, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for this remote island region. The airport features a single asphalt runway (18/36) with a length of 4,921 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 76.8% of recorded periods suitable for visual flying. The prevailing winds are from the northeast at 45 degrees, averaging 7.8 knots with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 10°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Tarama Airport's location in the Ryukyu Islands presents unique geographic considerations for pilots. The airport's low elevation of 36 feet MSL and island setting suggest potential maritime weather influences. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. January, September, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should expect predictable wind patterns and high likelihood of visual meteorological conditions throughout the year.

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.