Flying in Osaka, Japan
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Osaka — the nearest is Osaka Itami International Airport (RJOO), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 20m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 40m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Osaka
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Osaka Itami International Airport
Yao Airport
Kobe Airport
Kansai International Airport
JMSDF Maizuru Heliport
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base
JGSDF Akeno Airfield
JMSDF Komatsushima Heliport
Konotori Tajima Airport
Nanki Shirahama Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:50–19:10 | 14h 20m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:10–16:50 | 9h 40m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 19°C / 66°F | 9.7°C / 49°F | 24 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 29.9°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 24 km/h | 53% |
| Autumn | 23.4°C / 74°F | 14.8°C / 59°F | 21 km/h | 31% |
| Winter | 10.1°C / 50°F | 1.5°C / 35°F | 24 km/h | 21% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Osaka, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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