Cheddi Jagan International Airport

SYCJ / GEO

Georgetown, GY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SYCJ 040400Z 06004KT 9999 FEW016 23/22 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 95 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,695 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (95 ft)
Pressure Alt
163 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,146 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SYCJ 032300Z 0400/0424 08006KT FEW018 BKN090 BECMG 0405/0407 VRB02KT 4000 BR SCT016 SCT040 BECMG 0411/0413 08015KT 9999 BKN020 SCT045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 6 kt
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
05:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
11:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR 80° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

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
Active: 06
7,448 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,002 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SYCJ

4,567 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.5%
MVFR
17%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.7%

Cheddi Jagan International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.5% 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 26.8°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: 9.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
31%
E
44.7%
SE
5.1%
S
1.4%
SW
1.4%
W
1.3%
NW
0.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,567 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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

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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.