Sangster International Airport

MKJS / MBJ

Montego Bay, JM

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MKJS 030800Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW022 26/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4ft
FEW 2,200ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,204ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MKJS 030515Z 0306/0406 12003KT 9999 FEW022 BECMG 0314/0316 07017KT PROB40 TEMPO 0318/0323 8000 TSRA BKN018 SCT020CB BECMG 0400/0402 12004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 70° 17kt
18:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,800ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KJS
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 8,735 ft 150 ft ASP 65° No wind data
🟢 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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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.