José Celestino Mutis Airport

SKBS / BSC

Bahía Solano, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
--
--°
9 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKBS 041200Z /////KT 9000 BKN025 ///// Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,580 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KBS
17
35
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
17/35 0 ft 0 ft UNK
18/36 3,973 ft 78 ft ASP 174°

Weather Statistics - SKBS

3,600 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.3%
MVFR
35%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
0.9%

José Celestino Mutis Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.5°C (range: 22°C to 31°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.8%
NE
0.4%
E
0.3%
SE
17.8%
S
48.5%
SW
2.3%
W
0.2%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.5°C
Range: 22°C to 31°C
22°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 0.9 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,600 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

José Celestino Mutis Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKBS
IATA Code: BSC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 80 ft MSL

Location

City: Bahía Solano
Country: CO
Latitude: 6.202920°
Longitude: -77.394700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 3,973 ft
Width: 78 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About José Celestino Mutis Airport

Overview

José Celestino Mutis Airport serves Bahía Solano, a coastal municipality in western Colombia. Located at 80 ft mean sea level with coordinates 6.202920, -77.394700, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region. The airport features two runways: a 3,973 ft asphalted runway (18/36) and another runway with unspecified length (17/35).

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at José Celestino Mutis Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 57.7% of observations indicating clear conditions. Meteorological data shows consistent temperatures ranging from 22°C to 31°C, with an average of 25.4°C. Wind patterns are primarily from the south (180°) at an average of 4.5 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 12 knots and calm conditions occurring 2.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location suggests potential maritime influences on local weather and terrain. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (0.9-1.2 knots). Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and January. The 18/36 runway, being the primary asphalted runway at 3,973 ft, offers the most reliable surface for operations. Given the consistent southern wind patterns, approaches from the north or south are likely to experience minimal wind interference.

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.