Kansai International Airport (RJBB)
Osaka, Japan · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
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 030900Z 32010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040 BKN/// 22/19 Q1001 BECMG 34009KTWind 320° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 32
Current TAF
TAF RJBB 030505Z 0306/0412 30012KT 9999 FEW020 BKN040 BECMG 0307/0309 34009KT BECMG 0403/0406 23008KTDecode METAR for RJBB
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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.
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 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
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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