Mariquita Airport

SKQU / MQU

Mariquita, CO

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
280°
--
Visibility
9,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKQU 170600Z AUTO 28003KT //// FEW026TCU BKN091 OVC130 23/21 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,531 ft
FEW 2,600 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 9,100 ft AGL
OVC 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,131 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,631 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,531 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KQU
01 ✈️
19
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
5,905 ft 164 ft ASP
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
0 ft 0 ft UNK
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKQU

3,444 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.4%
MVFR
10.2%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
2%

Mariquita Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 47.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 25.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 47.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.7%
NE
3.9%
E
0.5%
SE
0.3%
S
13.7%
SW
12%
W
3.3%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.5°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.2%

Best Months for VFR

January December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.5 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,444 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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

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.