Cheddi Jagan International Airport

SYCJ / GEO

Georgetown, GY

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
18:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SYCJ 141800Z 05004KT 9999 FEW015CB SCT038 BKN080 27/24 Q1013 NOSIG RMK CB-ALQDS

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 95 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 3,800 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,595 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,895 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 northeast (50°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Rain between 19:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Rain between 07:00Z and 12:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (95 ft)
Pressure Alt
103 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,566 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SYCJ 141710Z 1418/1518 06008KT 9999 SCT018 SCT038 TEMPO 1419/1421 7000 SHRA RA FEW017CB BKN032 BECMG 1500/1502 VRB02KT 9999 SCT017 SCT090 TEMPO 1507/1512 06004KT 5000 SHRA RA SCT014 BKN032 BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 3,200 ft
Showers Rain, Rain
00:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,002 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SYCJ

6,449 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.7%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.5%

Cheddi Jagan International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 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: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 104 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
33.8%
E
42.8%
SE
4.5%
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 6,449 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.