Gerardo Tobar López Airport

SKBU / BUN

Buenaventura, CO

Last Updated
Mar 3, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
23:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKBU 032300Z VRB02KT 9999 VCSH FEW005 BKN030 29/25 Q1004 RMK VCSH/E

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 48 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
548 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,048 ft AMSL
QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (48 ft)
Pressure Alt
326 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,018 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KBU
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 3,945 ft 76 ft ASP 86° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKBU

2,135 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43%
MVFR
47.4%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
0.6%

Gerardo Tobar López Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 75 knots. Calm conditions occur 48.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 39°C with an average of 26.4°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.1% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 75 kt
Calm Winds: 48.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.5%
NE
0.8%
E
3%
SE
1.6%
S
2%
SW
8.5%
W
26%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.4°C
Range: 21°C to 39°C
21°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 12.1%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,135 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gerardo Tobar López Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKBU
IATA Code: BUN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 48 ft MSL

Location

City: Buenaventura
Country: CO
Latitude: 3.819630°
Longitude: -76.989800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,945 ft
Width: 76 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gerardo Tobar López Airport

Overview

Gerardo Tobar López Airport serves Buenaventura, Colombia, as a medium-sized airport situated at 48 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 3.819630, -76.989800, the airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure for this coastal Colombian region. The single runway 09/27 extends 3,945 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly good flying conditions, with 89.8% of time in VFR or MVFR ranges. Wind patterns are consistent from the west at an average of 5.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 52.9% of the time. Temperature remains warm year-round, averaging 26.3°C with a range between 21°C and 38°C, suggesting stable thermal conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location likely introduces maritime atmospheric influences, with occasional fog reported in 8.7% of observations. The runway alignment and surrounding terrain suggest potential wind gradient and thermal variations typical of coastal environments. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with rare instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind coverage, with an average crosswind of just 2.1 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions with minimal wind complications based on historical meteorological data.

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.