KJYG METAR St James Municipal Airport
Decoded observation
KJYG is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 6 knots gusting 13. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 4,200 feet AGL.
Suggested risk level: Low
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 20° at 6 kt, gusting 13 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 4,200 ft. Forecast suggests monday light rain, high near 49F, low near 40F, 92% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Light Rain Likely" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Light Rain | 49/40 | NE 9 kt | – | 92% | |
| Tuesday | Partly Sunny | 62/50 | SSW 13 kt | – | 17% | |
| Wednesday | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 70/46 | SW 9 kt | – | 48% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny | 65/46 | NNE 4 kt | – | 22% | |
| Friday | Chance Rain Showers | 68/51 | ESE 9 kt | – | 63% | |
| Saturday | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 65/47 | SSE 9 kt | – | 63% | |
| Sunday | Mostly Cloudy | 61 | WNW 9 kt | – | 14% |
Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Light Rain Likely" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
Source: National Weather Service (office MPX). Forecast issued 0611Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
Sun & logging windows
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Facility & services
St James Municipal Airport is in St James, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,067 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
Communications
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KJYG traffic patterns
Busiest day: Wed · Busiest month: Oct
Mostly small piston aircraft.
Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly single-engine piston aircraft.
This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.