1 hour trip from western Japan to a mountain airport in the Japanese Alps. There is usually a strong jetstream over Japan, up to 185 knots tonight at 37000 feet. The approach is into a mountain valley with strong crosswinds at higher altitudes and light winds in the valley.
Route information is here if you want to give it a try.
Tsuiki Aero (RJFZ) to Matsumoto (RJAF)
Takeoff from 25, 258°M, 7,861 ft. Depart using SID IWT6.
Arrive via RNAV-Z AF853 (R18-Z).
Land at 18, 179°M, 6,532 ft, 2,157 ft elevation, PAPI4.
Distance 434 NM, time 0 h 53 m.
Route description: | RJFZ IWT6 MASKU V28 KCC Y88 SWING Y121 RIPSI RJAF |
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Cruise altitide: | 35,000 ft |
Aircraft type: | C700 |
185 knot tailwind over Kyoto
Passing over Nagoya
60 knot crosswind at 11,000 feet
The approach takes you right of centerline as you turn around in the valley