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Weather Briefing
MVFRGustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 5 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 18 knots with gusts to 28 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 18-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
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4,921 ft | 98 ft | ASP | 116° |
↑ 18.0 kt
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↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
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Weather Statistics - SKFL
4,973 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 3.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 26°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, October.
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Statistics computed from 4,973 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport - Airport Information
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About Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport
Overview
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport serves the city of Florencia in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 803 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both regional and local flight operations. The airport's strategic location at coordinates 1.589190, -75.564400 makes it an important transportation hub in the area.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 87.3% of observations showing clear flying weather. Winds typically come from the northeast (45°) at an average of 3.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 15 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 25.9°C with a range between 20°C and 35°C, making it a stable environment for flight operations.
Notable Features
The single runway 12/30 is 4,921 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing adequate length for medium-sized aircraft. The airport's location offers consistent wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment for the primary runway. Calm wind conditions occur in 3.4% of observations, indicating generally stable atmospheric conditions.
Approach Considerations
Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during December, September, and October. Runway 12/30 experiences an average crosswind of 3.1 knots, which should not pose significant challenges for most aircraft. The consistently good visibility (averaging 10 statute miles) and absence of reported fog provide favorable approach conditions for most flights.
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