Santa Ana Airport

SKGO / CRC

Cartago, CO

Last Updated
Apr 24, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKGO 240900Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 BKN110/// 19/18 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,979 ft
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,979 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Santa Ana Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KGO
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 6,644 ft 131 ft ASP 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 - SKGO

4,890 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.9%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.1%

Santa Ana Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 23.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 9.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
6%
N
19.3%
S
16.6%
W
11%
NE
17.8%
NW
6.2%
SE
5.7%
SW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.6°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.8%

Best Months for VFR

September April December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,890 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santa Ana Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKGO
IATA Code: CRC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,979 ft MSL

Location

City: Cartago
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.758180°
Longitude: -75.955700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,644 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santa Ana Airport

Overview

Santa Ana Airport (SKGO) is a medium-sized airport located in Cartago, Colombia, situated at an elevation of 2,979 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 4.758180, -75.955700, the airport serves regional aviation needs with its primary runway 01/19, which extends 6,644 feet and is surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Santa Ana Airport predominantly supports visual flight rules (VFR), with 84.4% of observations showing VFR conditions. Temperatures range from 17°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.4°C, and wind conditions typically originating from the north at an average of 3.5 knots. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with only 7.2% of observations reporting fog.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 1.8 knots. Seasonal variations show optimal VFR flying conditions in September, December, and January, providing predictable flight planning opportunities for pilots operating in this region.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the north, with calm conditions occurring 12.3% of the time. The runway alignment and prevailing wind characteristics make for generally stable approach conditions, with minimal wind-related challenges during landing and takeoff operations.

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.