Almirante Padilla Airport

SKRH / RCH

Riohacha, CO

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKRH 071600Z 34005KT 300V040 9999 SCT015 29/24 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 43 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,543 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KRH
09
27
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 5,413 ft 98 ft ASP 88°
1.5 kt 4.8 kt
108° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
0 ft 0 ft UNK
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKRH

3,293 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.6%
MVFR
3.1%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Almirante Padilla Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 37°C with an average of 28.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
14%
E
47.8%
SE
17.8%
S
6.3%
SW
2.6%
W
1.3%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 21°C to 37°C
21°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,293 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Almirante Padilla Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKRH
IATA Code: RCH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 43 ft MSL

Location

City: Riohacha
Country: CO
Latitude: 11.526200°
Longitude: -72.926000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,413 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Almirante Padilla Airport

Overview

Almirante Padilla Airport serves Riohacha, a coastal city in northern Colombia, providing regional air connectivity. Located at 11.526200, -72.926000 with an elevation of 43 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport supports local and regional aviation operations. The airport is designated with ICAO code SKRH and features a primary asphalt runway 09/27 measuring 5,413 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Almirante Padilla Airport are predominantly VFR, with 97% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Easterly winds averaging 7.3 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with maximum recorded speeds of 19 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 21°C to 37°C with an average of 28.3°C, providing generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location in northern Colombia suggests potential maritime influences on local weather patterns. Both runways (09/27 and 10/28) demonstrate highly favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility. The airport's low elevation of 43 ft MSL indicates a flat terrain environment typical of coastal regions.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing easterly winds strongly favor approaches on runway 09/27, with an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of visibility below 3 miles. January, September, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations at this airport.

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.