Santiago Vila Airport

SKGI / GIR

Girardot, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKGI 041500Z 00000KT 9999 SCT060 29/23 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 900 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,900 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KGI
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,249 ft 92 ft ASP 12°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
12° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKGI

1,733 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.8%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.5%

Santiago Vila Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 4.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 37°C with an average of 28.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 32.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
10.9%
E
6.3%
SE
3.6%
S
11.6%
SW
15.7%
W
3.5%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.5°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

December September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,733 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santiago Vila Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKGI
IATA Code: GIR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 900 ft MSL

Location

City: Girardot
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.276240°
Longitude: -74.796700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,249 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santiago Vila Airport

Overview

Santiago Vila Airport serves the Girardot region in Colombia, providing critical medium-airport infrastructure for regional aviation operations. Located at 4.276240, -74.796700 with an elevation of 900 feet MSL, the airport offers a significant transportation link for the local area. Its single runway (02/20) spans 5,249 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Santiago Vila Airport are predominantly VFR, with 90.6% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Winds predominantly originate from the southwest (225°) at an average of 4.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature ranges between 20°C and 37°C, averaging 28.5°C, which suggests potential thermal variability that pilots should anticipate during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning presents a stable wind environment, with calm conditions occurring 27.2% of the time. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (3.5% of observations). Runway 02/20 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2 knots.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal VFR conditions are most stable during December, September, and October, offering optimal flying windows. The runway's length and wind characteristics support consistent approach and departure operations. Pilots should note the low frequency of challenging meteorological conditions, with only 1.3% IFR and 0.5% LIFR observations, indicating generally reliable flying weather.

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.