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Weather Briefing
VFRSaint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 13 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
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2,119 ft | 59 ft | CON | 89° |
↑ 6.5 kt
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↔ 11.3 kt
60° angle
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Weather Statistics - TFFJ
9,756 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 11 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 19°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, September, March.
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Statistics computed from 9,756 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport - Airport Information
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About Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport
Overview
Saint Barthélemy - Gustaf III Airport serves the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy, located in the French West Indies. Situated in Gustavia at 49 ft elevation, this medium airport provides critical transportation access to this small Caribbean destination, connecting it with regional and international traffic.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flying conditions, with 65.3% of observations reporting VFR and an additional 32.5% MVFR conditions. Winds consistently blow from the east at an average of 10.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 26 knots. Temperature remains stable year-round, averaging 28°C with a narrow range between 19°C and 33°C.
Notable Features
The single runway 10/28 is 2,119 feet long with a concrete surface, positioned to take advantage of consistent easterly winds. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 0.1% of observations). September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR flying months.
Approach Considerations
Runway 10/28 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with winds aligned 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 5.1 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with consistent easterly winds and excellent visibility. The airport's location and orientation provide relatively straightforward navigation and landing opportunities.
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