Osaka

Kansai International Airport

RJBB

371

Flights/Day

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Local Time

Unknown

Timezone

26ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

RJBB

VFR

13°C

Few Clouds • 4kt • 1016.00"

Observed: 05:00 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

00:00

CLR

02:00 BECMG

CLR

08:00 BECMG

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 06:00 local time

About Kansai International Airport

Osaka Kansai's artificial island location provides stable approaches. Typhoon season (July-October) brings occasional closures.

Is Osaka Kansai Airport turbulent?

Kansai sits on a man-made island in Osaka Bay, making it uniquely vulnerable to typhoons. Typhoon Jebi in 2018 recorded 209 km/h gusts, flooded runways with storm surge, and a tanker crashed into the access bridge. The airport closed for days, trapping thousands. The island has also sunk 12.5 feet since opening, prompting ongoing reinforcement work.

Typhoon Jebi (2018) brought 209 km/h gusts, the strongest on record
Storm surge flooded runways and a tanker hit the access bridge
The artificial island has sunk approximately 12.5 feet since opening

Why is Kansai vulnerable to typhoons?

Building an airport on a man-made island in a typhoon-prone region creates inherent risks. Storm surge can flood low-lying runways. The single access bridge connecting to the mainland is a critical vulnerability. Since Jebi, engineers have focused on reinforcing infrastructure and raising seawalls to prevent future flooding.

When is the best time to fly through Kansai?

Spring (March-May) and late autumn (November) offer the most stable conditions. Typhoon season runs June through October with peak risk in August-September. Winter is generally calm. If traveling during typhoon season, monitor forecasts and have backup plans for the single access bridge to the mainland.

Is turbulence at Osaka dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Osaka?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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