Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (RJCB)
Medium airport · Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan
Airport data
| Name | Tokachi-Obihiro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | RJCB |
| IATA | OBO |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°43'60" E 143°13'1" 42.73330, 143.21700 |
| Location | Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport at a glance
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport is a medium airport in Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, known to airline systems as OBO. The field elevation of 505 ft (154 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at RJCB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for RJCB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Tokachi-Obihiro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tokachi Airport | RJCT | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Kushiro Airport | RJCK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Asahikawa Airport | RJEC | 121 km (65 NM) |
| New Chitose Airport | RJCC | 125 km (68 NM) |
| JASDF Chitose Air Base | RJCJ | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tokachi-Obihiro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 505 ft field elevation of Tokachi-Obihiro Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 108 airports and airfields we list for Japan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Tokachi-Obihiro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tokachi-Obihiro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tokachi-Obihiro Airport is RJCB, and its IATA code is OBO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport above sea level?
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.7333, 143.2170 — in Obihiro, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tokachi Airport, about 18 km away.
Does RJCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for RJCB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Tokachi-Obihiro Airport?
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.