Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

SOCA / CAY

Matoury, GF

Last Updated
May 14, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SOCA 142330Z AUTO 24003KT 9999 -RA FEW038 SCT160 26/25 Q1014 TEMPO 3000 SHRA SCT010CB BKN015TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 1,500 ft AGL (TCU)
FEW 3,800 ft AGL
SCT 16,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,026 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,526 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,826 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,026 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 18:00Z.

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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
4 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,330 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SOCA 141700Z 1418/1518 09008KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 1418/1424 2000 SHRA BKN008 BKN010CB BKN014TCU BECMG 1422/1424 VRB02KT PROB40 TEMPO 1500/1509 3000 SHRA SCT010CB BKN015TCU TEMPO 1509/1518 2000 SHRA SCT012CB BKN018TCU BECMG 1512/1514 08012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
00:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Showers Rain
09:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OCA
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
10,486 ft 148 ft ASP 65°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SOCA

11,311 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
28.8%
MVFR
48.2%
IFR
16.9%
LIFR
6.1%

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 28.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.8°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 11.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
29.6%
E
41.9%
SE
4%
S
1.7%
SW
4.8%
W
3.1%
NW
0.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,311 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SOCA
IATA Code: CAY
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Matoury
Country: GF
Latitude: 4.819964°
Longitude: -52.361326°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,486 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Overview

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport serves as the primary international airport for French Guiana, located in Matoury near Cayenne. Situated at an elevation of 26 feet mean sea level, this large airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the northeastern coastal region of South America. The airport supports both commercial passenger and cargo operations in this strategically positioned overseas French territory.

Flying Conditions

The airport's tropical equatorial location generates consistent but variable meteorological conditions characterized by high humidity and frequent precipitation. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and rapid weather transitions typical of the region's climate. The substantial runway length of 10,486 feet allows for flexible operations across diverse weather scenarios.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 4.819964, -52.361326, the airport is situated in a coastal lowland area with minimal terrain complications. The single runway (08/26) is constructed with asphalt, providing a robust surface suitable for large aircraft operations. Its geographic position near the Atlantic coast means wind patterns can be complex and subject to marine influences.

Approach Considerations

The lengthy runway of 10,486 feet offers significant operational flexibility for approach and landing procedures. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind conditions given the runway's 08/26 orientation. Standard instrument approach techniques recommended for tropical coastal environments will be most appropriate when navigating to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport.

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.