Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta

SGCO / CIO

Concepción, PY

Last Updated
Apr 18, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
2 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SGCO 180000Z 15002KT 9999 SCT057 25/22Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 253 ft
SCT 5,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,953 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 7.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,700 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SGCO 180405Z 1806/1906 17005KT CAVOK TX31/1818Z TN20/1810Z BECMG 1814/1816 15007KT 9999 BKN027
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
14:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR 150° 7 kt
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: 21
6,070 ft 148 ft ASP 16°
1.0 kt 1.7 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SGCO

1,773 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.9%
MVFR
16.4%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
0.6%

Aeropuerto Nacional Tte. Cnel. Carmelo Peralta typically experiences VFR conditions 78.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 80 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 39°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 80 kt
Calm Winds: 14.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
18.4%
E
12.7%
SE
15.5%
S
15.7%
SW
4.5%
W
3.3%
NW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 11°C to 39°C
11°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 1,773 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.