Owen Roberts International Airport

MWCR / GCM

George Town, KY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
03:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
12 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MWCR 040300Z 04012KT 9999 FEW018 26/23 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,808 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MWCR 032300Z 0400/0424 07012G22KT 9999 SCT018 PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0415 9000 SHRA SCT016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
VFR
Visibility: 9 km
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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WCR
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
7,021 ft 148 ft ASP 76°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MWCR

2,992 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.8%
MVFR
8.5%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Owen Roberts International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.6°C (range: 19°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
15%
NE
45.5%
E
22.1%
SE
6%
S
2.5%
SW
1.4%
W
2%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 19°C to 34°C
19°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,992 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Owen Roberts International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MWCR
IATA Code: GCM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: George Town
Country: KY
Latitude: 19.292801°
Longitude: -81.357697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,021 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Owen Roberts International Airport

Overview

Owen Roberts International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Located in George Town, this large airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Caribbean region. Its strategic position and substantial runway length of 7,021 feet make it a significant hub for regional and international air traffic.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 8 feet mean sea level contributes to generally stable atmospheric conditions typical of Caribbean maritime environments. Pilots can expect warm temperatures and potential maritime weather patterns throughout the year. Wind conditions along the 08/26 runway axis will be a primary consideration for approach and landing strategies.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (08/26) is constructed with asphalt, providing a durable surface for diverse aircraft operations. Its geographic coordinates at 19.292801, -81.357697 position the airport in a coastal setting, which may introduce unique wind and visibility dynamics. The relatively low elevation minimizes significant terrain-related complications for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26's extended length of 7,021 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides substantial operational flexibility. Prevailing wind patterns will likely influence runway selection, with pilots advised to monitor current meteorological conditions during approach. The airport's coastal location may present typical maritime approach considerations such as potential wind shear or sea-level visibility variations.

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.