Chimborazo Airport

SERB

Riobamba, EC

Last Updated
Apr 10, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 50 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
12 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
348 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SERB 102100Z 03012KT 9999 BKN040 21/10 Q1028 RMK A3038

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9,151 ft
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,151 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chimborazo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 49.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 12 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. 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.

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

QNH
348 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
43 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9,151 ft)
Pressure Alt
29,109 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 32,025 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +24.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
11.3 kt 4.1 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 - SERB

1,177 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.9%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Chimborazo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 29°C with an average of 17.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
52.2%
E
18.1%
SE
5.8%
S
2%
SW
1%
W
0.3%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.8°C
Range: 7°C to 29°C
7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

December September April

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 1,177 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 1,177 weather observations, SERB experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.9% 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 6.4 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 December, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 7°C (45°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 17.8°C (64°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.25 to 10.35 inHg (347-351 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,177 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.