Guillermo León Valencia Airport

SKPP / PPN

Popayán, CO

Last Updated
Feb 7, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
3 kt
270°
8 km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKPP 071500Z 27003KT 190V360 8000 VCFG BKN015 19/17 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,687 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,187 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KPP
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
6,266 ft 98 ft ASP 70°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKPP

3,242 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
23.4%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Guillermo León Valencia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 29°C with an average of 18.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
9.8%
E
7.1%
SE
3.5%
S
8.5%
SW
19.6%
W
20.7%
NW
15.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.5°C
Range: 10°C to 29°C
10°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,242 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Guillermo León Valencia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKPP
IATA Code: PPN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,687 ft MSL

Location

City: Popayán
Country: CO
Latitude: 2.454400°
Longitude: -76.609300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,266 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Guillermo León Valencia Airport

Overview

Guillermo León Valencia Airport serves Popayán, Colombia as a medium-sized regional airport situated at a significant elevation of 5,687 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 2.454400, -76.609300, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in southwestern Colombia's Cauca Department. Its single runway 07/25 spans 6,266 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 21.8% of flights. The airport experiences consistent western winds averaging 4.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 15 knots. Temperature ranges between 10°C and 29°C, with an average of 18.6°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 5,687 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful density altitude calculations. Terrain surrounding Popayán is characterized by mountainous topography typical of the Colombian Andes, which can introduce complex local wind and thermal patterns. The prevailing westerly winds and minimal calm conditions (2.3%) suggest predictable wind behavior.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 2.3 knots. September, January, and October represent the most consistently good VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility and only 6.6% occurrence of 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.