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 181130Z 15005KT 9999 FEW010 SCT/// 24/23 Q1008 NOSIG

Wind 150° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 15

Current TAF

TAF RJAA 181105Z 1812/1918 16004KT 8000 FEW005 BKN020

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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.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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