Chimborazo Airport

SERB

Riobamba, EC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SERB 042000Z 04005KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 21/12 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9,151 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,151 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,151 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
ERB
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,250 ft 95 ft ASP 55°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SERB

954 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90%
MVFR
9.6%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Chimborazo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 29°C with an average of 17.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
53.8%
E
18.2%
SE
6.4%
S
1.9%
SW
0.8%
W
0.4%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.7°C
Range: 7°C to 29°C
7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 954 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chimborazo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SERB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9,151 ft MSL

Location

City: Riobamba
Country: EC
Latitude: -1.653324°
Longitude: -78.656342°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,250 ft
Width: 95 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chimborazo Airport

Chimborazo Airport (SERB) is located in Riobamba, EC at an elevation of 9,151 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 5,250 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 954 weather observations, SERB experiences excellent VFR conditions 90% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SERB come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.3 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 7°C (45°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 17.7°C (64°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.27 to 10.27 inHg (348-348 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 954 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.