Saint John Airport
Overview
Saint John Airport is a medium airport serving the Saint John region, at a field elevation of 357 ft (109 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 10:21Z
- Sunset 22:05Z
- 11h 45m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival unavailable in these conditions.
Approach likely below minima — expect diversion.
- Visibility: 0.5 sm — low IFR
- Ceiling: 200 ft — near approach minima
- Fog / mist: Rapidly changing visibility
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
SPECI CYSJ 010345Z VRB02KT 1/2SM R23/4000VP6000FT/D FG VV002 10/10 A3002 RMK FG8 SLP170
TAF CYSJ 302340Z 0100/0112 20005KT P6SM FEW005 BKN250 PROB30 0100/0103 1/2SM FG VV002 FM010300 21005KT P6SM BKN250 TEMPO 0103/0112 1/2SM FG VV002 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 05 needs careful planning — limiting conditions reported.
- Crosswind — Wind reported variable — treat the full speed as possible crosswind.
- Headwind — 2 kt headwind component on 05
- Runway — 7,000 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -268 ft — near standard performance
- Low visibility ops — 0.5 sm — LVP likely in force; expect taxi delays and departure minima checks.
- Forecast change — PROB30 0100/0103 1/2SM FG VV002 · FM010300 21005KT P6SM BKN250
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
200 ft ceiling and 0.5 sm visibility support a ILS / precision CAT I to RWY 05 — minima are marginal, plan an alternate.
- PROB3030% chance 00:00Z–03:00ZMarginal
Would leave ILS CAT I minima marginal on RWY 05 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 200 ft vs 200 ft minimum
- Visibility 0.5 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
- Weather FG
PROB30 0100/0103 1/2SM FG VV002 - TEMPOTemporarily 03:00Z–12:00ZMarginal
Would leave ILS CAT I minima marginal on RWY 05 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 200 ft vs 200 ft minimum
- Visibility 0.5 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
- Weather FG
TEMPO 0103/0112 1/2SM FG VV002 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z - FMFrom 03:00ZAbove minima
Improves conditions clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 05.
- Ceiling 25,000 ft vs 200 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
FM010300 21005KT P6SM BKN250
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
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Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,000 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 14/32 | 5,100 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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