Oita Airport

RJFO / OIT

Oita, JP

Last Updated
Jul 4, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
04:00Z

🌅 Dawn
LIFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RJFO 040400Z 18007KT 9999 FEW002 BKN004 BKN007 24/23 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19 ft
FEW 200 ft AGL
BKN 400 ft AGL
BKN 700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
219 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
419 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
719 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Oita Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with broken clouds at 400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 7 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is very low at 400 feet AGL (broken), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 00:00Z and 03:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 03:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 03:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF RJFO 032305Z 0400/0506 17010KT 7000 -SHRA FEW004 SCT005 BKN012 TEMPO 0400/0403 3000 TSRA BR BKN003 BKN004 FEW012CB TEMPO 0403/0406 4000 -SHRA BR BKN003 BKN005 BECMG 0405/0407 03006KT BECMG 0500/0503 14006KT TEMPO 0503/0506 BKN008 BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:44Z BASE
+0h
IFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Rain
05:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 30° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JFO
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
9,840 ft 150 ft ASP
6.9 kt 1.2 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 - RJFO

7,063 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.8%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
1.4%

Oita Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.9%
N
10.4%
S
6.5%
W
27.9%
NE
11.5%
NW
20.2%
SE
5.9%
SW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.9°C
Range: -2°C to 30°C
-2°C 30°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,063 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oita Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RJFO
IATA Code: OIT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: Oita
Country: JP
Latitude: 33.479401°
Longitude: 131.737000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 9,840 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oita Airport

Overview

Oita Airport serves the Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, functioning as a critical medium-sized regional transportation hub. Located at an elevation of 19 feet MSL, the airport supports commercial and general aviation operations with its single runway 01/19 measuring 9,840 feet in length and constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flying conditions, with 92.3% of observations reporting VFR weather. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature ranges from -2°C to 30°C, providing relatively stable operating conditions throughout the year, with November, December, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 33.479401, 131.737000, Oita Airport is positioned in a coastal region of Kyushu with potential maritime meteorological influences. The airport's runway orientation (01/19) is highly favorable, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 5 knots, which facilitates comfortable approach and landing scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19's extensive 9,840-foot length provides substantial runway availability for various aircraft types. Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions from the west, which generally align favorably with the runway heading. The statistically low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR at only 1.3%) suggests predictable approach environments with high visibility averages around 10 statute miles.

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

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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.