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 030900Z 34020KT 9999 -SHRA FEW012 BKN020 18/16 Q0993 WS R34R WS R34L TEMPO 34022G32KTWind 340° at 20 kt — likely active runway near heading 34
Current TAF
TAF AMD RJAA 030704Z 0307/0412 34028KT 9999 FEW015 BKN030 TEMPO 0307/0308 34034G47KT 4000 -SHRA BR FEW002 BKN005 TEMPO 0308/0309 34034G47KT BECMG 0309/0311 34012KT TEMPO 0309/0312 33020G30KT TEMPO 0400/0406 01022G32KTDecode METAR for RJAA
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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
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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