Yariguíes Airport

SKEJ / EJA

Barrancabermeja, CO

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKEJ 141000Z AUTO VRB02KT CAVOK 25/24 Q1009

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KEJ
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,905 ft 148 ft ASP 31° 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 - SKEJ

3,438 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.1%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.4%

Yariguíes Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 3.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.3°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
13.9%
E
11.2%
SE
8.6%
S
24.9%
SW
20.4%
W
8.8%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

September December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,438 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yariguíes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKEJ
IATA Code: EJA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 412 ft MSL

Location

City: Barrancabermeja
Country: CO
Latitude: 7.024330°
Longitude: -73.806800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yariguíes Airport

Overview

Yariguíes Airport serves Barrancabermeja, Colombia, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport situated at 412 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 7.024330, -73.806800, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local Santander department. Its single runway 04/22 spans 5,905 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yariguíes Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 90.8% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Average temperatures range from 22°C to 35°C, with a mean of 27.3°C, creating consistently warm operational environments. Winds predominantly originate from the south at 180 degrees, averaging 3.6 knots with occasional peaks to 10 knots, and rare calm periods.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in the Colombian interior presents typical tropical terrain characteristics with potential thermal and convective activity. Visibility consistently remains strong, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility. Fog occurs in only 2.1% of observations, suggesting generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.6 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions, particularly during September, December, and January. The consistent wind patterns and high visibility make this airport conducive to predictable approach and departure 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.