Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport

SKCL / CLO

Cali, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3 kt
150°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKCL 041400Z 15003KT 100V250 7000 FEW050 25/20 Q1015 RMK HZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,162 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,162 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
910 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,162 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,110 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,069 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SKCL 041055Z 0412/0512 VRB02KT 9999 SCT040 PROB30 0422/0501 DZRA BKN020 TX31/0419Z TN21/0510Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z PROB30
+8h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
DZRA

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KCL
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 10°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKCL

4,138 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 33°C with an average of 23.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.7%
NE
16.7%
E
10.2%
SE
9.5%
S
10.3%
SW
4.3%
W
2.7%
NW
19.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.3°C
Range: 16°C to 33°C
16°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,138 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKCL
IATA Code: CLO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,162 ft MSL

Location

City: Cali
Country: CO
Latitude: 3.543220°
Longitude: -76.381600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport

Overview

Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport serves Cali, Colombia, functioning as a critical medium-sized airport at an elevation of 3,162 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 3.543220, -76.381600, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Cauca Valley region. Its single runway 02/20, measuring 9,842 feet with an asphalt surface, supports regional and international commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 80% of observations indicating good visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 16°C to 33°C, averaging 23.2°C, which provides stable flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the north (0°) at an average of 5.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 19 knots, making for generally predictable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at a moderate elevation of 3,162 feet, the airport's terrain may present subtle altitude-related performance considerations for aircraft. The surrounding geography likely influences local wind patterns and potential turbulence. Pilots should note the consistent northerly wind direction, which remains stable across most meteorological observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots. December, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. The high visibility average of 10 statute miles, combined with minimal fog occurrence (3.9%), generally supports straightforward approach and landing procedures.

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.