Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving San Jose, CA at 62 ft. KSJC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (11, 12L, 12R, 29), longest 11,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSJC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the north (010°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,000 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSJC 130453Z 01007KT 10SM FEW030 18/10 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01780100
What changed at KSJC?
Since the 0353Z (8:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 330° to 010°.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.00 → 30.02 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSJC
KSJC is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12L, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 ft (field elevation 62 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
SJC ATIS INFO U 0453Z. 36007KT 10SM FEW030 18/10 A3002 (THREE ZERO ZERO TWO). ILS, RNAV Y, RNAV Z, FAIRGROUNDS VISUAL, RWY 30L APCHS IN USE. DEPG RWYS 30L AND 30R. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TWY V CLSD BTN, V3 AND D ;. RWY 12R RAIL OTS. BIRD ACTIVITY VCNTY ARPT. CTC 124.0 FOR GND AND CLNC DLVRY. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO U.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSJC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30LFAV | 11,000 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 30R | 11,000 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 12L | 11,000 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 12R | 11,000 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSJC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSJC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSJC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0338/FL005/TP BCS3/RM +/- 10KTS DURD
SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0338Reported at 03:38 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 10KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0334/FL005/TP B753/RM +/- 5 KTS
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0334Reported at 03:34 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B753Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5 KTSRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0312/FL005/TP A321/RM +/- 5 KTS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0312Reported at 03:12 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5 KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0311/FL012/TP CL60/RM +/- 10 KTS DURD
SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 10 KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL002/TP A332/RM +/- 5KTS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.FL002Altitude: 200 ft MSL.TP A332Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL005/TP B77W/RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURC
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B77WAircraft type reporting.RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURCRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0303/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0303Reported at 03:03 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0302/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURFACE
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURF…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSJC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSJC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 30L/30R
- 92%
- 12L/12R
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (10:21 PM PDT)
TAF KSJC 130521Z 1306/1406 32010KT P6SM SKC FM130900 32005KT P6SM FEW015 FM131600 33012KT P6SM SKC FM140300 01005KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSJC
- IATA
- SJC
- FAA LID
- SJC
- City
- San Jose
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.3625, -121.9292
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.95 MHz
- CTAF
- 124 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 28m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KSJC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSJC reported VFR conditions during about 88.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 325 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 22.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.1 | 11.0 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 87.0 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 89.7 | 9.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 89.0 | 10.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 85.5 | 13.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 9.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 86.2 | 12.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 82.9 | 14.1 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 85.8 | 11.4 | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 87.5 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 86.8 | 8.7 | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 82.9 | 12.6 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 6.9 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.2 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSJC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSJC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSJC?+
KSJC has 6 runways: 11, 12L, 12R, 29, 30L, 30R; the longest is 11,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSJC report its own weather?+
Yes. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSJC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSJC broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KSJC publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KSJC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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