Mariquita Airport

SKQU / MQU

Mariquita, CO

Last Updated
Jun 23, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKQU 232200Z VRB03KT 9999 FEW045 SCT130 31/23 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,531 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
SCT 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,031 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,531 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mariquita Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 13,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft, scattered at 13,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KQU
01
19
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,905 ft 164 ft ASP No wind data
18/36 0 ft 0 ft UNK 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 - SKQU

6,368 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.9%
MVFR
8.7%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.3%

Mariquita Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 48.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 48.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.6%
N
13.1%
S
18%
W
2.2%
NE
2.7%
NW
0.9%
SE
0.2%
SW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

May June January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,368 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mariquita Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKQU
IATA Code: MQU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,531 ft MSL

Location

City: Mariquita
Country: CO
Latitude: 5.212560°
Longitude: -74.883600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Mariquita Airport

Overview

Mariquita Airport (SKQU) serves the Mariquita region in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 1,531 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various aircraft operations. The airport's coordinates (5.212560, -74.883600) place it in a strategically important location for regional transportation.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 83.4% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperatures range from 20°C to 36°C, averaging 25.6°C, which can impact aircraft performance. Wind conditions are generally mild, with a prevailing northerly direction at an average of 6 knots, and calm conditions occurring 51% of the time.

Notable Features

Mariquita Airport features a primary runway 01/19 extending 5,905 feet with an asphalt surface. The secondary runway 18/36 is currently listed with an unknown surface and zero length. Pilots should note the consistent wind patterns, with 100% favorable wind conditions for both runways and minimal average crosswind components (1.4kt for 01/19, 2.2kt for 18/36).

Approach Considerations

The best VFR months are January, December, and September, offering optimal flying conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (only 3.7% fog occurrence). Pilots can expect reliable weather conditions, with only 3.5% IFR and 2.2% LIFR observations, making this a generally predictable airport for approach and landing.

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.