Nueva Loja Airport

SENL / LGQ

Lago Agrio, EC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
22:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
340 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SENL 042200Z 10003KT 9999 FEW030 SCT080 BKN200 28/24 Q1005 RMK A2970

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,980 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,980 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,980 ft AMSL
QNH
340 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
307 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (980 ft)
Pressure Alt
21,178 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 22,973 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ENL
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
 7,546 ft 0 ft UNK 0°
↓ 1.9 kt • ↔ 2.3 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SENL

1,806 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.1%
MVFR
17.2%
IFR
3%
LIFR
0.7%

Nueva Loja Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 3.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 3.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
13.9%
E
14.8%
SE
9%
S
10.7%
SW
8.9%
W
15.3%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,806 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nueva Loja Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SENL
IATA Code: LGQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 980 ft MSL

Location

City: Lago Agrio
Country: EC
Latitude: 0.093056°
Longitude: -76.867500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
100°@3kt
Density Alt
980ft, 28°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Nueva Loja Airport

Nueva Loja Airport (SENL/LGQ) is located in Lago Agrio, EC at an elevation of 980 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 7,546 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,806 weather observations shows SENL maintains VFR conditions 79.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SENL come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 3.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 26.7°C (80°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.04 to 30.05 inHg (340-1018 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,806 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.