Coronel E Carvajal Airport

SEMC / XMS

Macas, EC

Last Updated
Apr 17, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
23:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
6 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEMC 172300Z 17006KT 9999 SCT013 SCT130 22/21 Q1011 RMK A2988

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,452 ft
SCT 1,300 ft AGL
SCT 13,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,752 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,452 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Coronel E Carvajal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 6 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,300 ft, scattered at 13,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
227 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,452 ft)
Pressure Alt
23,590 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 25,258 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EMC
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,202 ft 98 ft ASP 15°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SEMC

2,496 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.4%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
2.5%

Coronel E Carvajal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 23.6°C (range: 17°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.2%
NE
36.6%
E
14.4%
SE
6.9%
S
13.3%
SW
1%
W
1.8%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.6°C
Range: 17°C to 32°C
17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.8%

Best Months for VFR

December October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,496 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Coronel E Carvajal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SEMC
IATA Code: XMS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,452 ft MSL

Location

City: Macas
Country: EC
Latitude: -2.299170°
Longitude: -78.120796°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Coronel E Carvajal Airport

Overview

Coronel E Carvajal Airport serves the city of Macas in Ecuador, situated at an elevation of 3,452 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both regional and local air transportation needs. The airport's single runway 01/19 extends 8,202 feet with an asphalted surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Coronel E Carvajal Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 74.2% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences consistent northeast winds averaging 5.7 knots, with maximum gusts up to 16 knots. Temperature ranges from 17°C to 31°C, with an average of 23.6°C, providing stable thermal conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in the Ecuadorian highlands presents unique terrain considerations for pilots. Located at coordinates -2.299170, -78.120796, the airport is positioned in an area with potential orographic influences. Visibility consistently remains strong, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.7 knots. October, September, and December represent the best months for visual flight conditions, with consistently clear weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.