Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport

SKSJ / SJE

San José Del Guaviare, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
20°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKSJ 042000Z AUTO 02003KT 340V080 CAVOK 34/21 Q1006

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KSJ
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,897 ft 66 ft ASP
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKSJ

3,748 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.6%
MVFR
8%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1.4%

Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.5% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.3°C (range: 21°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 10.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.6%
NE
21.9%
E
6.6%
SE
6.3%
S
6.2%
SW
3.5%
W
8.8%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 21°C to 36°C
21°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

December February March

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,748 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKSJ
IATA Code: SJE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 605 ft MSL

Location

City: San José Del Guaviare
Country: CO
Latitude: 2.579690°
Longitude: -72.639400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,897 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport

Overview

Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport serves San José Del Guaviare in Colombia, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport at an elevation of 605 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 2.579690, -72.639400, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in this southeastern Colombian region. Its single runway 01/19 spans 4,897 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at this airport are predominantly VFR, with 88.4% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Temperatures consistently range between 21°C and 35°C, averaging 26.2°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations. Wind patterns are primarily northerly at 4.3 knots average, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots and calm conditions 7.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in the Guaviare department suggests potential challenging terrain and tropical environmental conditions. Runway orientation at 01/19 appears well-aligned with prevailing wind patterns, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with negligible fog occurrence.

Approach Considerations

December, October, and September represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect consistently good visibility and minimal meteorological restrictions when approaching runway 01/19. The low average crosswind and predominantly northerly winds provide predictable approach conditions for most aircraft operating 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.

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.