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MDJB/JBQ METAR & TAF La Isabela International Airport

La Isabela, Distrito NacionalElevation 98 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR3 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
1,319 ft
+1,221 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (11:00 PM local) · 3 min old

MDJB is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW016CB).

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW016CB SCT018
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
25°C / 23°C
77°F / 73°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW016CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2200Z (6:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (8:00 PM local)

MDJB forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 09Z to 13Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB). Best period is 00Z to 09Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

VFR
MVFR
VFR
0000Z8:00 PM0448Z12:48 AM0936Z5:36 AM1424Z10:24 AM1912Z3:12 PM0000Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT PROB30 BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW016CB).
›PROB30 forecast: light thunderstorm with rain (-TSRA).

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.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0119CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01/19
Dimensions
5,412 x 100 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,319 ft
Pressure altitude
108 ft
Field elevation
98 ft MSL
Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Dewpoint
23°C (73°F)
Altimeter
29.91 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2210Z 6:10 PM
Sunrise
1037Z 6:37 AM
Loggable night
2233Z (6:33 PM local) → 1015Z (6:15 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2210Z (6:10 PM local) → 1037Z (6:37 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2310Z (7:10 PM local) → 0937Z (5:37 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

La Isabela International Airport is in La Isabela, Distrito Nacional. Field elevation 98 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMDJB / JBQ
RegionDistrito Nacional
CountryDominican Republic
Coordinates18.5725, -69.9856
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.7
HIGUERO TWR
Ground
118.9
Tower
Tower

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

MDSD Las Américas International Airport
20 NM SE
VFR
MDCY Samaná El Catey International Airport
44 NM N
VFR
MDAB Arroyo Barril Airport
49 NM NE
VFR
MDST Cibao International Airport
61 NM NW
VFR
MDLR Casa De Campo International Airport
62 NM E
VFR
MDBH Maria Montez International Airport
67 NM W
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗MDJB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MDJB have a METAR?
Yes. MDJB has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does MDJB have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for MDJB; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at MDJB?
MDJB sits at 98 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MDJB?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.