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Weather Briefing
MVFRSan José Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 8 km visibility. Note: This observation is 4.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (270°) at 4 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature data is not available.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
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6,595 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 156° |
↑ 2.0 kt
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↔ 3.5 kt
60° angle
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Weather Statistics - MGSJ
564 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
San José Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 65.9% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 20°C (range: 15°C to 30°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.
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Statistics computed from 564 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
San José Airport - Airport Information
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About San José Airport
Overview
San José Airport (MGSJ) is a medium-sized airport located in Puerto San José, Guatemala, situated at a low elevation of 29 ft MSL. Positioned at coordinates 13.936200, -90.835800, the airport serves regional aviation needs with its single runway 15/33, which extends 6,595 feet and is surfaced with asphalt.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at San José Airport are predominantly VFR, with 75.4% of observations showing good visibility and weather. The airport experiences stable wind conditions, with a prevailing westerly wind at 270° and an average speed of 6.1 knots, with calm conditions present 90.4% of the time. September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.
Notable Features
The airport's single runway 15/33 demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time. The average crosswind is relatively mild at 4.9 knots, which contributes to predictable approach and landing scenarios. The low elevation and stable climate provide consistent operational conditions throughout the year.
Approach Considerations
Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles or fog. The consistent westerly winds and low crosswind values suggest straightforward approach and landing characteristics. Temperature remains stable around 30°C, which should be considered during performance calculations.
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