Francisco De Orellana Airport

SECO / OCC

Coca, EC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
--
--°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SECO 041700Z /////KT 9999 FEW020 OVC100 30/23 Q1010 RMK A2985

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 834 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,834 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,834 ft AMSL
QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
314 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (834 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,972 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 22,972 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECO
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
16/34 6,760 ft 90 ft ASP 154°

Weather Statistics - SECO

1,762 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.9%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1.8%

Francisco De Orellana Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 3.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 28°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
9.9%
E
21%
SE
18%
S
15.6%
SW
5.4%
W
10.7%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September December October

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 1,762 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Francisco De Orellana Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SECO
IATA Code: OCC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 834 ft MSL

Location

City: Coca
Country: EC
Latitude: -0.462886°
Longitude: -76.986801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,760 ft
Width: 90 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Francisco De Orellana Airport

Overview

Francisco De Orellana Airport serves Coca, Ecuador, situated at an elevation of 834 feet MSL in the Amazon basin region. As a medium-sized airport with a 6,760-foot asphalted runway (16/34), it supports regional transportation and likely serves local oil industry and tourism operations in the eastern Ecuadorian lowlands.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 83.4% of observations presenting clear flying weather and only 5.6% of time in challenging IFR or LIFR conditions. Temperatures consistently range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 28.2°C, and wind patterns are stable with prevailing easterly winds averaging 3.6 knots and rarely exceeding 17 knots.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -0.462886, -76.986801, the airport is positioned in the Amazon rainforest region with potentially complex surrounding terrain. The consistent easterly wind patterns and high visibility (average 10 statute miles) suggest relatively stable atmospheric conditions typical of the equatorial climate zone.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during September, December, and January, with consistently good visibility and minimal fog occurrence (only 2.6% of observations).

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
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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.