Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport

SKFL / FLA

Florencia, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
Variable
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKFL 041700Z VRB02KT 9000 SCT020 33/23 Q1010 RMK HZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 803 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,803 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (803 ft)
Pressure Alt
901 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,254 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KFL
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 116° 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 - SKFL

3,847 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.5%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
1.2%

Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 3.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.9°C (range: 20°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.1%
NE
22%
E
8.7%
SE
1.3%
S
2.1%
SW
19.6%
W
15.2%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 20°C to 35°C
20°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,847 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKFL
IATA Code: FLA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 803 ft MSL

Location

City: Florencia
Country: CO
Latitude: 1.589190°
Longitude: -75.564400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport

Overview

Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport serves the city of Florencia in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 803 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both regional and local flight operations. The airport's strategic location at coordinates 1.589190, -75.564400 makes it an important transportation hub in the area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 87.3% of observations showing clear flying weather. Winds typically come from the northeast (45°) at an average of 3.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 15 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 25.9°C with a range between 20°C and 35°C, making it a stable environment for flight operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 12/30 is 4,921 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing adequate length for medium-sized aircraft. The airport's location offers consistent wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment for the primary runway. Calm wind conditions occur in 3.4% of observations, indicating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during December, September, and October. Runway 12/30 experiences an average crosswind of 3.1 knots, which should not pose significant challenges for most aircraft. The consistently good visibility (averaging 10 statute miles) and absence of reported fog provide favorable approach conditions for most flights.

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.