Fukuoka Airport (FUK / RJFF) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Fukuoka, Japan
Fukuoka
FUK/RJFF
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 09:16 local
- Active runway
- 34R / 34L
- METAR wind
- 10° @ 3 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 34R - sunny side
- Sun
- 132° / 29°
Wind vector · +2 kt headwind
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Best Fukuoka (FUK) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at FUK, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 34R - sunny side Runway 34R | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 07:00-12:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
| Short final 34L - sunny side Runway 34L | SIDE LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 10:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 34R / 34L · Dep 34R / 34L
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L | 150° | 9,186 ft | -2.3 kt | 1.9 kt | Standby |
| 34R | 330° | 9,186 ft | +2.3 kt | 1.9 kt | Both |
| 16R | 150° | 8,202 ft | -2.3 kt | 1.9 kt | Standby |
| 34L | 330° | 8,202 ft | +2.3 kt | 1.9 kt | Both |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Fukuoka (RJFF)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.400 | Published |
| Approach | 119.100 | Published |
| Departure | 119.700 | Published |
| Ground | 121.700 | Published |
| Delivery | 121.925 | Published |
| ATIS | 127.200 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Fukuoka (FUK/RJFF)
Which runway is active at Fukuoka (FUK/RJFF) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 09:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 34R+34L. The METAR wind is 10° at 3 kt. 34R shows +2.3 kt headwind and 1.9 kt crosswind from the right. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Fukuoka (FUK) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 118° azimuth and 16° elevation. Short final 34R - sunny side scores 95/100, 1234 m from runway 34R, view bearing 300.8°, best as a morning spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 241° and 17°. Short final 34L - sunny side scores 84/100 on a 359.6° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Fukuoka Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Fukuoka Airport (FUK/RJFF) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: Short final 34R - sunny side. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 2 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at RJFF spotting locations?
RJFF spotting locations sun direction: Short final 34R - sunny side (runway 34R) is CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 07:00-12:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. Short final 34L - sunny side (runway 34L) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, CLEAN FRONT LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 10:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Fukuoka (FUK)?
Short final 34R - sunny side is 1234 m from the 34R centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Fukuoka (RJFF)?
Monitor Tower 118.4 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz, Approach 119.1 MHz, ATIS 127.2 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.4 MHz.
How do I know when Fukuoka (FUK) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 10° at 3 kt, so 34R remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/RJFF#runway-alerts