Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND / RJTT) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Tokyo, Japan
Haneda
HND/RJTT
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 07:59 local
- Active runway
- 34R / 34L
- METAR wind
- 330° @ 23 kt G34
- Best spot
- Haneda observation stair
- Sun
- 125° / 21°
Wind vector · +23 kt headwind
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Best Haneda (HND) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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VFR330° @ 23 kt G34
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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 HND, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haneda observation stair Runway 16R, 34L | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00. Avoid 07:00-11:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
| Anamori Inari Runway 34L, 34R, 22 | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00. Avoid 07:00-11:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
| Jonanjima Seaside Park Runway 16L, 16R | BACKLIT / GLARE | BACKLIT / GLARE | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 15:00. Avoid 09:00-14:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 34R / 34L · Dep 34R / 34L
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L | 150° | 11,024 ft | -23.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 34R | 330° | 11,024 ft | +23.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 16R | 150° | 9,843 ft | -23.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 34L | 330° | 9,843 ft | +23.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 04 | 35° | 8,202 ft | +9.7 kt | 20.8 kt | Standby |
| 22 | 215° | 8,202 ft | -9.7 kt | 20.8 kt | Standby |
| 05 | 57° | 8,202 ft | +1.2 kt | 23.0 kt | Standby |
| 23 | 223° | 8,202 ft | -6.7 kt | 22.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Haneda (RJTT)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.100 | Published |
| Tower | 118.575 | Published |
| Approach | 119.100 | Published |
| Departure | 120.800 | Published |
| Ground | 118.225 | Published |
| Ground | 121.625 | Published |
| Delivery | 128.250 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 128.800 | 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 Haneda (HND/RJTT)
Which runway is active at Haneda (HND/RJTT) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 07:30 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 34R+34L. The METAR wind is 330° at 23 kt. 34R shows +23.0 kt headwind and 0.0 kt crosswind from the right. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Haneda (HND) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 125° azimuth and 22° elevation. Haneda observation stair scores 42/100, 781 m from runway 16R, view bearing 131.0°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 247° and 9°. Haneda observation stair scores 63/100 on a 131.0° 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 Tokyo Haneda International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND/RJTT) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. 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 3 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 RJTT spotting locations?
RJTT spotting locations sun direction: Haneda observation stair (runway 16R, 34L) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00. Avoid 07:00-11:00 harsh backlit contrast. Anamori Inari (runway 34L, 34R, 22) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00. Avoid 07:00-11:00 harsh backlit contrast. Jonanjima Seaside Park (runway 16L, 16R) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, BACKLIT / GLARE at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 15:00. Avoid 09:00-14:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Haneda (HND)?
Haneda observation stair is 781 m from the 16R 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 2399 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Haneda (RJTT)?
Monitor Tower 118.1 MHz, Ground 118.225 MHz, Approach 119.1 MHz, ATIS 128.8 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 118.1 MHz.
How do I know when Haneda (HND) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 330° at 23 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/RJTT#runway-alerts