J F Mitchell Airport

TVSB / BQU

Bequia, VC

Last Updated
May 15, 01:00Z

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Currently using: TVSA
Weather Source: Argyle International Airport (TVSA)
Distance: 12nm / 22km from TVSB

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
01:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
60° G15 kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TVSA 150100Z 06004G15KT 9999 VCSH BKN016 26/25 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,615 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

J F Mitchell Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 7.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 4 knots with gusts to 15 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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 VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
-98 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,226 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TVSA 150500Z 1506/1606 06010KT 9999 SCT018 PROB30 TEMPO 1518/1604 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
VFR
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSB
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
3,609 ft 98 ft ASP 103°
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

J F Mitchell Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TVSB
IATA Code: BQU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Bequia
Country: VC
Latitude: 12.988400°
Longitude: -61.262001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,609 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About J F Mitchell Airport

Overview

J F Mitchell Airport serves Bequia, a small island in the Caribbean's Grenadines chain. Located at coordinates 12.988400, -61.262001, this medium-sized airport provides essential air transportation infrastructure for the island, positioned at an elevation of 15 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Being a Caribbean airport, J F Mitchell experiences typical tropical maritime weather patterns with potential for variable wind conditions. The airport's single runway (12/30) is 3,609 feet long with an asphalt surface, which can be influenced by regional trade winds and seasonal meteorological variations.

Notable Features

The airport is situated on an island terrain, which typically introduces complex local wind dynamics and potential orographic effects. Its modest elevation of 15 ft MSL suggests a relatively low-altitude environment with potential terrain considerations for approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 provides the primary landing surface, with its 3,609-foot asphalt runway accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions typical of Caribbean island environments and prepare for potential wind gradient effects during approach and landing.

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.