Maurice Bishop International Airport

TGPY / GND

Saint George's, GD

Last Updated
Mar 7, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TGPY 070300Z 10011KT 9999 FEW018 25/21 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 41 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,841 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (41 ft)
Pressure Alt
19 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,229 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TGPY 062200Z 0700/0724 10013KT 9999 FEW018 BECMG 0709/0711 FEW020 SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPY
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,003 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TGPY

4,461 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.9%
MVFR
2.8%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Maurice Bishop International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 11.4 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.9°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 11.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.3%
NE
0.6%
E
63.6%
SE
31.4%
S
1.2%
SW
0%
W
0%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,461 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Maurice Bishop International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TGPY
IATA Code: GND
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 41 ft MSL

Location

City: Saint George's
Country: GD
Latitude: 12.004200°
Longitude: -61.786201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maurice Bishop International Airport

Overview

Maurice Bishop International Airport serves Saint George's, Grenada, as a medium-sized airport situated at 41 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 12.004200, -61.786201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for this Caribbean island nation. Its single runway 10/28 spans 9,003 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and international air traffic.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Maurice Bishop International are predominantly excellent for visual flight rules (VFR), with 97.1% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Prevailing winds from the east (90 degrees) average 11.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 28.1°C with a narrow range between 22°C and 33°C, creating stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in the Caribbean means pilots should anticipate maritime influences on local weather patterns. Runway 10/28 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind observations supporting comfortable approach and departure conditions. Calm wind conditions occur only 3.5% of the time, indicating generally consistent air movement.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should prioritize runway 10/28, which experiences an average crosswind of just 3.2 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations, offering optimal visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Pilots can expect minimal visibility restrictions, with zero reported instances of fog or sustained low-visibility conditions.

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.