Los Colonizadores Airport

SKSA / RVE

Saravena, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKSA 042000Z VRB03KT 9999 SCT042 30/20 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 680 ft
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,880 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KSA
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 3,937 ft 98 ft ASP 150° 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 - SKSA

3,704 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95%
MVFR
3.6%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.3%

Los Colonizadores Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 3.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.8°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 12 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
3.9%
E
2%
SE
2%
S
2.6%
SW
3.7%
W
24%
NW
45.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 20°C to 34°C
20°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

December September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,704 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Los Colonizadores Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKSA
IATA Code: RVE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 680 ft MSL

Location

City: Saravena
Country: CO
Latitude: 6.951868°
Longitude: -71.857179°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Los Colonizadores Airport

Los Colonizadores Airport (SKSA/RVE) is located in Saravena, CO at an elevation of 680 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 3,937 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,704 weather observations, SKSA experiences excellent VFR conditions 95% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SKSA come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 3.8 knots. Calm winds are rare (1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 20°C (68°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 25.8°C (78°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.1 to 10.14 inHg (342-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,704 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.