Perales Airport

SKIB / IBE

Ibagué, CO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
18:00Z

🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKIB 221800Z VRB04KT 9999 BKN027 28/20 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,999 ft
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,699 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Perales Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KIB
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 5,905 ft 98 ft ASP 131° 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 - SKIB

5,038 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.6%
MVFR
13.9%
IFR
3%
LIFR
3.6%

Perales Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 37°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.9%
NE
7.5%
E
19.5%
SE
19.3%
S
5.9%
SW
6.8%
W
28.2%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 17°C to 37°C
17°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.3%

Best Months for VFR

September December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,038 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Perales Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKIB
IATA Code: IBE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,999 ft MSL

Location

City: Ibagué
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.421610°
Longitude: -75.133300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Perales Airport

Overview

Perales Airport serves the city of Ibagué in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 2,999 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (14/32) measuring 5,905 feet in length, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the central Colombian region. The airport's location at coordinates 4.421610, -75.133300 places it in a strategic position within the Tolima Department.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions present 81.7% of the time. The airport experiences mild temperature variations, averaging 23.5°C with a range between 17°C and 34°C. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270 degrees, with an average speed of 4.3 knots and occasional peaks up to 14 knots. September, December, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (14/32) is asphalted and demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time. Crosswind components are minimal, averaging just 2.4 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and only rare instances of reduced visibility, including fog occurring in 7.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with high predictability. The runway's orientation and consistent wind patterns provide reliable landing opportunities, particularly during the peak VFR months. With only 2.5% of observations indicating IFR conditions and minimal terrain challenges, approaches to Perales Airport are typically straightforward for instrument-rated pilots.

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
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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.