John A. Osborne Airport

TRPG / MNI

Gerald's Park, MS

Last Updated
May 14, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
17 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TRPG 142200Z 13017KT 9999 SCT019 27/22 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 550 ft
SCT 1,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,450 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

John A. Osborne Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 17 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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 05:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TRPG 141700Z 1418/1518 13016KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 1505/1510 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
VFR
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RPG
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
1,968 ft 0 ft ASP
14.7 kt 8.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TRPG

3,041 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.4%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

John A. Osborne Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 11.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from 21°C to 57°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.2%
NE
0.2%
E
8.7%
SE
86.8%
S
2.5%
SW
0.3%
W
0.2%
NW
0.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.4°C
Range: 21°C to 57°C
21°C 57°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,041 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

John A. Osborne Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TRPG
IATA Code: MNI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 550 ft MSL

Location

City: Gerald's Park
Country: MS
Latitude: 16.791401°
Longitude: -62.193298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 1,968 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About John A. Osborne Airport

Overview

John A. Osborne Airport serves Gerald's Park in Montserrat, positioned at 16.791401, -62.193298 with an elevation of 550 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various flight operations with its single asphalt runway 10/28.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data reveals consistently favorable flying conditions, with 79.1% of observations reporting VFR and 20.7% MVFR conditions. Temperatures remain stable, averaging 26.7°C with a narrow range between 21°C and 30°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the southeast at 135° with an average speed of 11.2 knots, rarely exceeding 21 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 10/28 is 1,968 feet long, oriented to capitalize on the prevailing southeast winds. Calm wind conditions are extremely rare, occurring in only 0.1% of observations. September, December, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind component of just 5.3 knots. Pilots can expect consistently high visibility, with observations showing an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of fog or severely restricted visibility.

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

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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.