Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez

SGPI / PIL

Pilar, PY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
2 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SGPI 040900Z 08002KT 9999 NSC 22/20 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SGPI 040500Z 0406/0506 20006KT 9999 SCT027 TX38/0419Z TN23/0410Z PROB30 0408/0413 7000 TSRA BKN020 FEW040CB TEMPO 0416/0421 VRB05KT 8000 -RA BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPI
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
4,920 ft 62 ft CON
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 - SGPI

1,336 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.1%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.4%

Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 40°C with an average of 25.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 11.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.3%
NE
17.7%
E
15%
SE
16.8%
S
16%
SW
6.8%
W
2.8%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°C
Range: 11°C to 40°C
11°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,336 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SGPI
IATA Code: PIL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 249 ft MSL

Location

City: Pilar
Country: PY
Latitude: -26.881981°
Longitude: -58.319067°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,920 ft
Width: 62 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez

Overview

Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez serves the Pilar region in Paraguay, providing a medium-sized airport facility at an elevation of 249 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -26.881981, -58.319067, the airport supports regional aviation operations with its single runway 02/20 measuring 4,920 feet of concrete surface.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 77.2% of observations showing clear weather and only 3.7% of time in challenging IFR or LIFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent southeastern winds averaging 6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 11°C to 38°C with an average of 24.6°C.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 02/20 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswinds are minimal, averaging just 3.6 knots, which contributes to comfortable approach and landing scenarios. Visibility consistently remains strong, with an average of 10 statute miles and rare instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and November represent the most predictable and favorable flying months with optimal weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate southeast winds during approach, which align well with the runway heading. The calm wind percentage of 11.9% suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions for most operations.

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

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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.