San José Airport

MGSJ / GSJ

Puerto San José, GT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
0 kt
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MGSJ 040000Z 00000KT 8000 SKC 31/// Q1007 A2974 RMK HZ
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (29 ft)
Pressure Alt
217 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 224 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSJ
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 6,595 ft 150 ft ASP 156°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
156° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MGSJ

437 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.4%
MVFR
33.4%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

San José Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 76.3% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 30°C (range: 30°C to 30°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 76.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.3%
NE
0%
E
0.6%
SE
0.6%
S
5.7%
SW
2.8%
W
11.4%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 30°C
Range: 30°C to 30°C
30°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 437 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

San José Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MGSJ
IATA Code: GSJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 29 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto San José
Country: GT
Latitude: 13.936200°
Longitude: -90.835800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 6,595 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About San José Airport

Overview

San José Airport (MGSJ) is a medium-sized airport located in Puerto San José, Guatemala, situated at a low elevation of 29 ft MSL. Positioned at coordinates 13.936200, -90.835800, the airport serves regional aviation needs with its single runway 15/33, which extends 6,595 feet and is surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at San José Airport are predominantly VFR, with 75.4% of observations showing good visibility and weather. The airport experiences stable wind conditions, with a prevailing westerly wind at 270° and an average speed of 6.1 knots, with calm conditions present 90.4% of the time. September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 15/33 demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time. The average crosswind is relatively mild at 4.9 knots, which contributes to predictable approach and landing scenarios. The low elevation and stable climate provide consistent operational conditions throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles or fog. The consistent westerly winds and low crosswind values suggest straightforward approach and landing characteristics. Temperature remains stable around 30°C, which should be considered during performance calculations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.