Sangster International Airport

MKJS / MBJ

Montego Bay, JM

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

MKJS 141200Z 22003KT 9999 FEW018 FEW020CB 27/22 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4ft
FEW 1,800ft AGL
FEW 2,000ft AGL (CB)
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,804ft AMSL
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FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,004ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MKJS 140515Z 1406/1506 VRB02KT 9999 FEW022 BECMG 1413/1415 06013KT PROB40 TEMPO 1419/1501 4000 TSRA BKN018 SCT020CB BECMG 1500/1502 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 60° 13kt
19:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,800ft
Thunderstorm Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 2kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KJS
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,735 ft 150 ft ASP 65°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sangster International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MKJS
IATA Code: MBJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4 ft MSL

Location

City: Montego Bay
Country: JM
Latitude: 18.503700°
Longitude: -77.913399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,735 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Sangster International Airport

Sangster International Airport (MKJS/MBJ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Montego Bay, JM. The facility operates at an elevation of 4 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.