Cheddi Jagan International Airport

SYCJ / GEO

Georgetown, GY

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
05:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SYCJ 230500Z 24004KT 9999 SCT016 SCT037 BKN080 23/23 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 95 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 3,700 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,695 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,795 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,095 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cheddi Jagan International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain, Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
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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Raw TAF
TAF SYCJ 222300Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT 8000 RA SCT015 BKN034 OVC070 BECMG 2012/2015 05008KT 9000 SHRA FEW015CB SCT016 BKN034
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,400 ft
Rain

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: 24
7,448 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
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

5,833 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.6%
MVFR
17.7%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.6%

Cheddi Jagan International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.6% 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 26.7°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: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
33.6%
E
43.1%
SE
4.3%
S
1.2%
SW
1.1%
W
1%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,833 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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

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.