Palonegro Airport

SKBG / BGA

Bucaramanga, CO

Last Updated
Mar 15, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
6 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKBG 151200Z 17006KT 9999 FEW020 20/19 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,897 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,897 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Palonegro Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 6 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Patches Fog, Drizzle. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Patches Fog between 13:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Drizzle between 18:00Z and 21:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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 SKBG 151055Z 1512/1612 34006KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 TEMPO 1513/1515 4000 BCFG TEMPO 1518/1521 33012KT 8000 DZ TX26/1519Z TN18/1611Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Patches Fog
18:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR 330° 12 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Drizzle

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KBG
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,381 ft 131 ft ASP 159°
6.0 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 - SKBG

4,526 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.7%
MVFR
16%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
3.7%

Palonegro Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 21.6°C (range: 17°C to 29°C). Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 18.7% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
2.3%
E
3.4%
SE
6.3%
S
20.1%
SW
1.1%
W
4.7%
NW
45.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 17°C to 29°C
17°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 18.7%

Best Months for VFR

September December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,526 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Palonegro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKBG
IATA Code: BGA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,897 ft MSL

Location

City: Bucaramanga
Country: CO
Latitude: 7.126500°
Longitude: -73.184800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,381 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Palonegro Airport

Overview

Palonegro Airport serves Bucaramanga, Colombia as a medium-sized airport situated at 3897 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 7.126500, -73.184800, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northeastern Colombian region. Its single runway 17/35 extends 7,381 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 78% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperature remains consistent, averaging 21.6°C with a moderate range between 17°C and 29°C. Pilots can expect northwest winds at an average of 6.9 knots, with maximum gusts up to 20 knots and calm conditions occurring 5.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation at 3,897 feet MSL suggests terrain interaction and potential density altitude considerations for aircraft performance. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with negligible instances of visibility below 3 miles. Seasonal fog occurs in 16.9% of observations, primarily impacting winter and transitional months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of only 3.1 knots. September, December, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential marginal conditions during less predictable weather periods, when MVFR conditions represent 14.4% of observations.

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.