El Dorado International Airport

SKBO / BOG

Bogota, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
1 kt
Variable
8 km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKBO 040900Z VRB01KT 8000 FEW030 BKN070 10/10 Q1024 NOSIG RMK BR

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8,361 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,361 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,361 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
745 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8,361 ft)
Pressure Alt
8,039 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,446 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SKBO 040455Z 0406/0506 VRB02KT 9999 SCT040 FM042000 28012KT SHRA BKN020TCU FM050000 VRB05KT 9999 NSW SCT020 TX21/0419Z TN11/0410Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z FM042000
+11h
MVFR 280° 12 kt
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KBO
14L
32R
14R
32L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14L/32R 12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 127° No wind data
14R/32L 12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 127° 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 - SKBO

4,888 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.6%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1.7%

El Dorado International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 27°C with an average of 14°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.6% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.3%
NE
27.5%
E
10.6%
SE
8.5%
S
4.1%
SW
5.5%
W
15.7%
NW
12.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 14°C
Range: 4°C to 27°C
4°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,888 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Dorado International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKBO
IATA Code: BOG
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8,361 ft MSL

Location

City: Bogota
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.701590°
Longitude: -74.146900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About El Dorado International Airport

Overview

El Dorado International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Bogota, Colombia, handling significant commercial and cargo traffic. Located at an elevation of 8,361 feet mean sea level, it is a high-altitude airport that presents unique operational challenges for aircraft and flight crews.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 8,361 ft MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance, requiring careful weight and balance calculations and reduced payload capabilities. Bogota's mountainous terrain and proximity to the Andes creates complex atmospheric conditions that can produce rapid weather changes and potential turbulence during approach and departure.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (14L/32R and 14R/32L), both 12,467 feet long and constructed of asphalt. Its geographic location near the Andes mountains creates a unique airspace environment with potential orographic effects and wind patterns that pilots must carefully assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Due to the parallel runway configuration, pilots should anticipate potential simultaneous approaches with precise lateral separation. The high-altitude environment demands heightened awareness of aircraft performance limitations, particularly during takeoff and landing, with special attention to density altitude effects on aircraft capabilities.

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
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.