Narita International Airport (RJAA)

Tokyo, Japan · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

RJAA

IATA

NRT

City

Tokyo

Country

Japan

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

141 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

35.7647, 140.3864

Overview

Tokyo international gateway with long-haul operations. Major cargo hub serving the Pacific Rim.

Current Weather at RJAA

Pilots flying into or out of Narita International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR RJAA 021400Z AUTO 20003KT 9999 SCT034 SCT038 OVC040 25/23 Q1013 NOSIG

Wind 200° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 20

Current TAF

TAF RJAA 021105Z 0212/0318 16004KT 9999 FEW005 BKN012 TEMPO 0215/0300 FEW001 BKN005 TEMPO 0300/0306 -TSRA FEW003 BKN008 FEW015CB TEMPO 0306/0312 2000 TSRA BR FEW001 BKN005 FEW015CB BECMG 0312/0315 36006KT TEMPO 0312/0315 3000 -SHRA BR FEW001 BKN005 TEMPO 0315/0318 FEW001 BKN005

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Narita International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for RJAA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for RJAA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tokyo. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Narita International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Narita International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like RJAA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Narita International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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