New Ishigaki Airport

ROIG / ISG

Ishigaki, JP

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
13 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ROIG 141500Z AUTO 10013KT 9999 BKN014 BKN080 OVC130 24/22 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 102 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
OVC 13,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,502 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,102 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,102 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

New Ishigaki Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 13,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 13 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 22°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. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Mist, Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Winds are forecast to reach up to 24 knots during the period. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Mist between 14:00Z and 16:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 16:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 ROIG 141105Z 1412/1518 10016KT 8000 -SHRA FEW008 BKN012 TEMPO 1414/1416 4000 SHRA BR FEW005 BKN008 FEW015CB TEMPO 1416/1420 08024G34KT 3000 +TSRA BR FEW005 BKN008 SCT015CB TEMPO 1420/1500 FEW005 BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:28Z BASE
+0h
IFR 100° 16 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Rain
16:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR 80° 24 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
20:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OIG
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,562 ft 148 ft CON
6.5 kt 11.3 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ROIG

5,986 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.1%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
1%

New Ishigaki Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 35°C with an average of 22.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
22.3%
N
26.4%
S
9.6%
W
2.9%
NE
24.2%
NW
2%
SE
10.6%
SW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 11°C to 35°C
11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,986 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

New Ishigaki Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ROIG
IATA Code: ISG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 102 ft MSL

Location

City: Ishigaki
Country: JP
Latitude: 24.396389°
Longitude: 124.245000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About New Ishigaki Airport

Overview

New Ishigaki Airport serves Ishigaki Island in Japan, situated at 24.396389°N, 124.245000°E with an elevation of 102 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Okinawa Prefecture's southern islands, supporting regional and potential international air connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at New Ishigaki Airport are predominantly VFR, with 78.2% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds typically blow from the northeast at an average of 12.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 35°C, with an average of 23.4°C, creating generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete runway (04/22) measuring 6,562 feet in length. Its geographical location offers unique wind characteristics, with 100% wind favorability for runway 04/22 and an average crosswind of just 5.4 knots. The consistent visibility of around 10 statute miles provides excellent visual reference for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during January, September, and November. The runway orientation and prevailing northeast winds create consistently favorable approach conditions. With minimal fog occurrence (0.2% of observations) and rare low visibility scenarios, pilots can generally anticipate straightforward approach and landing operations.

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.