Cheddi Jagan International Airport

SYCJ / GEO

Georgetown, GY

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
8 km
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SYCJ 222100Z 00000KT 8000 -RA FEW014CB BKN032 OVC060 24/24 Q1010 NOSIG RMK CB E

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 95 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,495 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,295 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,095 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Cheddi Jagan International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 3200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,400 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Rain, Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (95 ft)
Pressure Alt
193 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,296 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SYCJ 221700Z 2218/2318 VRB04KT 5000 RA FEW013CB BKN014 OVC032 BECMG 2312/2315 05008KT 9000 SHRA FEW015CB SCT016 BKN034
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:52Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCJ
06
24
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 7,448 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
45° angle
11/29 5,002 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SYCJ

5,803 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.9%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.6%

Cheddi Jagan International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 104 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 104 kt
Calm Winds: 9.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
33.7%
E
43.3%
SE
4.4%
S
1.2%
SW
1.2%
W
1%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,803 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cheddi Jagan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SYCJ
IATA Code: GEO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 95 ft MSL

Location

City: Georgetown
Country: GY
Latitude: 6.498550°
Longitude: -58.254101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,448 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Cheddi Jagan International Airport

Overview

Cheddi Jagan International Airport serves Georgetown, Guyana, as a medium-sized international airport situated at 95 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 6.498550, -58.254101, the airport provides crucial aviation infrastructure for regional and international air transportation in the Guyana area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 81.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 16.7% of observations. Meteorological data indicates consistent easterly winds averaging 7.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 36°C and an average of 27°C. Visibility remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways: 06/24 measuring 7,448 feet and 11/29 measuring 5,002 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions (2.9 knots for 06/24 and 4.3 knots for 11/29). Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns predominantly from the east at 90 degrees.

Approach Considerations

January, November, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. With minimal wind variability and excellent visibility, pilots can anticipate stable approach conditions. The dual runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with both runways demonstrating favorable wind characteristics and minimal crosswind challenges.

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.