Kansai International Airport (RJBB)

Osaka, Japan · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

ICAO

RJBB

IATA

KIX

City

Osaka

Country

Japan

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

26 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

34.4347, 135.2441

Overview

Iconic artificial island airport in Osaka Bay designed by Renzo Piano. Typhoon-resilient engineering.

Current Weather at RJBB

Pilots flying into or out of Kansai 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 RJBB 161200Z 05010KT CAVOK 21/13 Q1023 NOSIG

Wind 050° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 05

Current TAF

TAF RJBB 161105Z 1612/1718 05012KT 9999 FEW030

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

METARHourly surface observation for RJBB. 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 RJBB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Osaka. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Kansai International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Kansai International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like RJBB 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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

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

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