Benito Salas Airport

SKNV / NVA

Neiva, CO

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
1 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKNV 180700Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999NDV // BKN023/// OVC026/// 24/23 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,464 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
OVC 2,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,764 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,064 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Benito Salas Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,600 feet.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KNV
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,880 ft 131 ft ASP 14° 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 - SKNV

4,867 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.3%
MVFR
5.7%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.2%

Benito Salas Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 37°C with an average of 27.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.1%
NE
14.5%
E
5.6%
SE
3.7%
S
31.9%
SW
18.8%
W
3.9%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,867 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Benito Salas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKNV
IATA Code: NVA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,464 ft MSL

Location

City: Neiva
Country: CO
Latitude: 2.950150°
Longitude: -75.294000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,880 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Benito Salas Airport

Overview

Benito Salas Airport serves Neiva, Colombia, as a medium-sized airport located at 2.950150, -75.294000 with an elevation of 1,464 feet MSL. The airport supports regional transportation infrastructure in the Huila Department, providing critical aviation services to central Colombia. Its single runway 02/20 spans 5,880 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Benito Salas Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.4% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Temperature averages 27.3°C, ranging from 20°C to 37°C, creating consistently warm operational environments. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180 degrees, with an average speed of 5 knots and occasional gusts up to 38 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in central Colombia suggests potential terrain complexity around the approach and departure paths. With an elevation of 1,464 feet MSL, pilots should anticipate moderate altitude considerations during operations. The consistent wind profile and low percentage of non-VFR conditions indicate generally stable flying environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of just 1.6 knots. September, October, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for airport operations. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog.

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.