Benito Salas Airport

SKNV / NVA

Neiva, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
2 kt
Variable
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKNV 040200Z VRB02KT 8000 FEW050 27/20 Q1007 RMK HZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,464 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,464 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,464 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,652 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,443 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.9°C

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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

3,800 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.8%
MVFR
4.5%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Benito Salas Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.8% 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 27.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.3%
NE
13%
E
5.4%
SE
3.6%
S
33.4%
SW
20.1%
W
3.9%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,800 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.