Gualaquiza Airport

SEGZ

Santiago, EC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEGZ 041900Z 15005KT 9999 SCT023 SCT100 30/21 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,640 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,940 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,640 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGZ
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
6,601 ft 85 ft ASP 156°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SEGZ

918 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
13.2%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Gualaquiza Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 3.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 12 kt
Calm Winds: 8.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
4.5%
E
13.3%
SE
40.9%
S
23.1%
SW
1.3%
W
2.4%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 19°C to 36°C
19°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 918 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gualaquiza Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SEGZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,640 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago
Country: EC
Latitude: -3.423210°
Longitude: -78.567001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 6,601 ft
Width: 85 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gualaquiza Airport

Gualaquiza Airport (SEGZ) is located in Santiago, EC at an elevation of 2,640 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 6,601 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 918 weather observations, SEGZ experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SEGZ come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 3.6 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 19°C (66°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 25.9°C (79°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 918 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.