Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport

SKCL / CLO

Cali, CO

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
1 kt
Variable
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKCL 071700Z VRB01KT 9000 FEW020 27/19 Q1018 RMK VCFG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,162 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,162 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
913 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,162 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,020 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,219 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SKCL 071055Z 0712/0812 VRB02KT 9999 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 0719/0723 SHRA BKN020TCU TEMPO 0808/0812 5000 BR BKN010 TX30/0719Z TN21/0810Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KCL
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 10° 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 - SKCL

3,527 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
0.3%

Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% 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 23.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.4%
NE
17.4%
E
9.9%
SE
9.1%
S
9.9%
SW
3.9%
W
2.9%
NW
19.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 16°C to 33°C
16°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

December September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,527 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.