Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta

SGCO / CIO

Concepción, PY

Last Updated
Mar 3, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
37°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SGCO 032100Z 03005KT 9999 SCT035 BKN070 37/23 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 253 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,753 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,253 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SGCO 032200Z 0400/0500 03005KT 9999 TS BKN027 FEW040CB TX38/0419Z TN25/0410Z BECMG 0406/0409 9999 BKN027
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:28Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 30° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,700 ft
06:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,700 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GCO
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
6,070 ft 148 ft ASP 16°
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 - SGCO

1,372 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.4%
MVFR
17.7%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
0.3%

Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta typically experiences VFR conditions 78.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 80 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 39°C with an average of 26.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 80 kt
Calm Winds: 14.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
19.8%
E
12.6%
SE
15.7%
S
16.2%
SW
4.2%
W
3%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 11°C to 39°C
11°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,372 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SGCO
IATA Code: CIO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 253 ft MSL

Location

City: Concepción
Country: PY
Latitude: -23.440334°
Longitude: -57.429206°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,070 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta

Overview

Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta serves Concepción, Paraguay as a medium-sized airport situated at 253 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -23.440334, -57.429206, this airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various flight operations on its single runway 03/21.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SGCO are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 75.1% of observations showing VFR conditions. Pilots can expect consistent flying weather, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 39°C and an average of 26.4°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 6.2 knots and occasional gusts up to 80 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a 6070-foot asphalted runway (03/21) positioned to take advantage of the prevailing wind conditions. Calm wind conditions occur 12.6% of the time, with wind favorable for runway 03/21 100% of observations. The terrain and elevation suggest a relatively straightforward approach environment with minimal complex geographic challenges.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate consistent crosswind conditions averaging 3.6 knots for runway 03/21. The best visual flying months are September, January, and November, offering optimal weather conditions for arrivals and departures. With consistently high visibility (average 10 statute miles) and minimal fog occurrence, approaches to this airport are typically predictable and stable.

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

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.