Santiago Perez Airport

SKUC / AUC

Arauca, CO

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKUC 071600Z VRB04KT 9999 FEW030 33/22 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 420 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,420 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KUC
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 6,890 ft 98 ft ASP 98° 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 - SKUC

3,191 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.3%
MVFR
12.5%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.7%

Santiago Perez Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 4.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 39°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 11.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
17.5%
E
16.4%
SE
8.3%
S
3.6%
SW
3.2%
W
11.4%
NW
15.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 21°C to 39°C
21°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

February December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,191 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santiago Perez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKUC
IATA Code: AUC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 420 ft MSL

Location

City: Arauca
Country: CO
Latitude: 7.068880°
Longitude: -70.736900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santiago Perez Airport

Overview

Santiago Perez Airport serves the Arauca region in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 420 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 7.068880, -70.736900, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area. The airport features a single runway 11/29, which is 6,890 feet long and constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Santiago Perez Airport are predominantly VFR, with 86.7% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range from 21°C to 39°C, with an average of 27.2°C, indicating consistently warm conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 4.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 60 knots.

Notable Features

The airport experiences calm wind conditions 12.1% of the time, which can impact aircraft performance and approach strategies. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility. January, September, and December represent the best months for VFR flying, offering the most consistent weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during peak VFR months. The low occurrence of IFR (0.5%) and LIFR (0.7%) conditions suggests typically stable approach environments.

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.