Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport

SERO / ETR

Santa Rosa, EC

Last Updated
Mar 3, 23:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
23:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SERO 032300Z 32004KT 9999 -DZ FEW010 OVC020 26/24 Q1006 RMK A2973

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,020 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,020 ft AMSL
QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
340 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,188 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,513 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ERO
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,625 ft 148 ft ASP 68°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SERO

2,085 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.4%
MVFR
48.2%
IFR
2%
LIFR
1.4%

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 3.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 3.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.2°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 3.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.7%
NE
9.8%
E
6.7%
SE
3.8%
S
3.3%
SW
3.9%
W
13.2%
NW
35.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.2°C
Range: 20°C to 34°C
20°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,085 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SERO
IATA Code: ETR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Rosa
Country: EC
Latitude: -3.441986°
Longitude: -79.996957°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,625 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport

Overview

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport serves the coastal region of Ecuador at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Located near the city of Santa Rosa, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, with a substantial 8,625-foot asphalt runway capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 95.8% of observations supporting visual (VFR) or marginal visual (MVFR) flight rules. Winds predominantly originate from the northwest at an average of 4.2 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 25.8°C with a range between 20°C and 33°C, supporting stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswinds average a modest 3.2 knots, presenting minimal challenges for most pilot skill levels. The low elevation of 20 ft MSL suggests a flat terrain approach with minimal terrain-related navigation complexities.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal visual meteorological conditions during January, December, and September, which represent the best VFR months. The runway's substantial 8,625-foot length provides ample space for approach and landing, with consistent wind patterns supporting predictable landing characteristics. Calm wind conditions occur in approximately 3.7% of observations, further enhancing operational flexibility.

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.