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MKJP/KIN METAR & TAF Norman Manley International Airport

Kingston, Kingston ParishElevation 10 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
UNKNOWN47 min old
No ceiling.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
UNKNOWN
ceiling & visibility
WIND
210@5
steady
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
1,944 ft
+1,934 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2100Z (4:00 PM local) · 47 min old

MKJP is currently UNKNOWN. Winds are from the southwest at 5 knots. Visibility was not reported. No cloud information was reported.

WIND
210° at 5 kt
Steady.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
30°C / 24°C
86°F / 75°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.77 inHg
1008.1 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: RMK FEW

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REMARKS: DECODED
CLD FROM CEILOMETER RWY
observed: cloud from ceilometer runway
30
unrecognized remark group
FEW
unrecognized remark group
1900FT
unrecognized remark group
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1715Z (12:15 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (1:00 PM local)

MKJP forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 18Z to 23Z with MVFR possible (CB). Best period is 23Z to 01Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

MVFR
VFR
VFR
1800Z1:00 PM2248Z5:48 PM0336Z10:36 PM0824Z3:24 AM1312Z8:12 AM1800Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN FEW BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Flight category could not be determined.

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 UNKNOWN, wind from 210° at 5 kt, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1230 210°210°5 kt210°210° 5210°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
210° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 301 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
30
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
BEST
12
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

12/30
Dimensions
8,900 x 150 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,944 ft
Pressure altitude
160 ft
Field elevation
10 ft MSL
Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Dewpoint
24°C (75°F)
Altimeter
29.77 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
2238Z 5:38 PM
Sunrise
1103Z 6:03 AM
Loggable night
2300Z (6:00 PM local) → 1041Z (5:41 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2238Z (5:38 PM local) → 1103Z (6:03 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2338Z (6:38 PM local) → 1003Z (5:03 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

Norman Manley International Airport is in Kingston, Kingston Parish. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMKJP / KIN
RegionKingston Parish
CountryJamaica
Coordinates17.9357, -76.7875
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.6
MANLEY APP
APP
127.7
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
GND
GND
118.65
MANLEY TWR
TWR

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.

MKJS Sangster International Airport
73 NM NW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗MKJP on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MKJP have a METAR?
Yes. MKJP has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does MKJP have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for MKJP; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at MKJP?
MKJP sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MKJP?
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.