Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport

SKLC / APO

Carepa, CO

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
12 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKLC 071600Z 34012KT 9999 SCT040 29/24 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,046 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KLC
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
7,153 ft 98 ft ASP 149°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKLC

3,250 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.8%
MVFR
24.2%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
1.6%

Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.6°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
34.3%
NE
4.4%
E
1.9%
SE
10.4%
S
33.4%
SW
5.8%
W
1.6%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 22°C to 34°C
22°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,250 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKLC
IATA Code: APO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Carepa
Country: CO
Latitude: 7.811960°
Longitude: -76.716400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,153 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport

Overview

Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport serves the Carepa region in Colombia, situated at a low elevation of 46 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area, supporting both commercial and potential regional aviation operations. Its strategic location at coordinates 7.811960, -76.716400 makes it an important access point in this part of Colombia.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with approximately 70.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 26.7°C with a range between 22°C and 34°C. Wind patterns are stable, with a prevailing southerly direction at 180° and an average speed of 4.6 knots, rarely exceeding 16 knots. September through November represent the best months for consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 15/33 extends 7,153 feet and is surfaced with asphalt, providing substantial operational flexibility. Wind conditions strongly favor this runway, with 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of just 1.9 knots. The airport's low elevation and geographical positioning suggest relatively straightforward terrain interactions for arriving and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers consistent wind conditions that minimize crosswind challenges for pilots. With exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 0.6% of observations), approaches should generally be straightforward. Pilots can expect predictable meteorological conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of October, September, and November.

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.