El Dorado International Airport

SKBO / BOG

Bogota, CO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
10 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKBO 222100Z 25010KT 220V280 9999 SCT033 18/09 Q1024 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8,361 ft
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,661 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

El Dorado International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 10 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 21:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Mist between 09:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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: 10,406 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SKBO 221655Z 2218/2318 31006KT 9999 SCT040 TEMPO 2219/2221 8000 SHRA SCT020TCU BKN050 PROB30 TEMPO 2309/2312 5000 BR SCT010 BECMG 2314/2315 29006KT 9999 SCT035 TX18/2219Z TN10/2310Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Mist

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
Active: 32R
12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 127°
3.4 kt 9.4 kt
70° angle
✈️ 14R/32L
Active: 32L
12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 127°
3.4 kt 9.4 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 - SKBO

6,335 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.6%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1.6%

El Dorado International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 27°C with an average of 14.1°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.9%
NE
25.8%
E
9.6%
SE
8.1%
S
4%
SW
5.4%
W
16.6%
NW
15.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.1°C
Range: 4°C to 27°C
4°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

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 6,335 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.