Sangster International Airport

MKJS / MBJ

Montego Bay, JM

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MKJS 041600Z 07010KT 9999 BKN022 27/24 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4 ft
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,204 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MKJS 041115Z 0412/0512 VRB02KT 9999 FEW022 SCT036 BECMG 0413/0415 07020KT PROB40 TEMPO 0419/0424 8000 TSRA SCT020CB BECMG 0503/0505 12010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Thunderstorm Rain
03:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 120° 10 kt

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: 07
8,735 ft 150 ft ASP 65°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MKJS

3,909 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.6%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Sangster International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 19°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
16.5%
E
42.2%
SE
17.9%
S
9.7%
SW
3.8%
W
2%
NW
1.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 19°C to 33°C
19°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November December March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,909 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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/GMT+5

Runway Information

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

About Sangster International Airport

Overview

Sangster International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Jamaica's north coast, located in Montego Bay. Situated at a low elevation of 4 ft MSL, the airport handles significant commercial and tourism traffic for the Caribbean region. Its strategic coastal location makes it a critical aviation hub for Jamaica's tourism and transportation infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 87.7% of observations showing clear weather and excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Winds are consistently easterly at 90 degrees, with an average speed of 8.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature remains stable, typically ranging between 22°C and 33°C, with an average of 27.6°C, providing consistently comfortable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway (07/25) extends 8,735 feet with an asphalt surface, oriented east-west. Prevailing winds align nearly perfectly with the runway, providing favorable wind conditions 100% of the time. The low elevation and coastal positioning suggest minimal terrain interference for approaching and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly predictable approach conditions with minimal meteorological complications. The runway experiences an average crosswind of only 3.6 knots, making landings straightforward. November through January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, with minimal risk of instrument meteorological conditions.

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

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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.