Yoron Airport

RORY / RNJ

Yoron, JP

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
5 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR RORY 042200Z AUTO 22005KT 180V250 9999 NCD 27/25 Q1013

Weather Briefing

VFR

Yoron Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORY
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,340 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
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 - RORY

6,939 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.9%
MVFR
14.2%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
1.5%

Yoron Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 34°C with an average of 22.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
21.2%
N
26.2%
S
14.8%
W
4.2%
NE
12.5%
NW
7.1%
SE
8.3%
SW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.2°C
Range: 10°C to 34°C
10°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

July January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,939 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yoron Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: RORY
IATA Code: RNJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Yoron
Country: JP
Latitude: 27.043847°
Longitude: 128.401648°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,340 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yoron Airport

Overview

Yoron Airport serves the island of Yoron in southern Japan, located at coordinates 27.043847, 128.401648. Situated at 52 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the region. The airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 4,340 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yoron Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 86.4% of observations showing VFR conditions. The prevailing wind is from the north (0°) at an average speed of 9.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 34°C, with an average of 22.8°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location on Yoron Island influences its unique microclimate and wind patterns. With minimal occurrence of low visibility conditions (fog present in only 0.1% of observations), pilots can expect consistent visual meteorological conditions. The runway alignment and surrounding terrain appear to provide good wind exposure and minimal terrain-related challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates excellent wind compatibility, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 6 knots. January, September, and October represent the best months for VFR flying, offering optimal weather conditions for approach and departure. Pilots should anticipate consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of restricted visibility.

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.