San Jose International Airport (KSJC)
San Jose, United States · North America
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
KSJC
IATA
SJC
City
San Jose
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
62 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
37.3626, -121.9290
Overview
Silicon Valley airport with good weather conditions and active general aviation community.
Current Weather at KSJC
Pilots flying into or out of San Jose International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KSJC 290553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 FEW070 13/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01280067 10200 20128 50004Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KSJC 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250 FM290800 14004KT P6SM BKN250 FM292100 31007KT P6SM BKN150 FM300300 32005KT P6SM BKN100Read any KSJC METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at San Jose International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSJC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSJC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near San Jose. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around San Jose International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at San Jose International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSJC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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