Guaymaral Airport

SKGY

Chía, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3 kt
30°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKGY 041000Z AUTO 03003KT 350V050 CAVOK 11/11 Q1025

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KGY
10 ✈️
28
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
0 ft 0 ft UNK
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
70° angle
11/29 5,643 ft 66 ft ASP 103°
0.9 kt 2.9 kt
73° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKGY

3,980 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.3%
MVFR
28.3%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1.4%

Guaymaral Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 24°C with an average of 14.2°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 14.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.6%
NE
24.4%
E
15.4%
SE
11.6%
S
9%
SW
9.9%
W
4.8%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.2°C
Range: 6°C to 24°C
6°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 14.2%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,980 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Guaymaral Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKGY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8,390 ft MSL

Location

City: Chía
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.812330°
Longitude: -74.064900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,643 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Guaymaral Airport

Guaymaral Airport (SKGY) is located in Chía, CO at an elevation of 8,390 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 2 runways (10/28, 11/29), with the longest at 5,643 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 69.3% of the time based on 3,980 observations, SKGY requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 2.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 14.2% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SKGY come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, March, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 6°C (43°F) to 24°C (75°F), averaging 14.2°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.22 to 10.32 inHg (346-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,980 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.