Matecaña International Airport

SKPE / PEI

Pereira, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKPE 040900Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999NDV // SCT030/// BKN034/// 19/17 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,416 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 3,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,416 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,816 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SKPE 040455Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 0500/0503 DZRA BKN020 TX29/0419Z TN19/0410Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KPE
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,627 ft 148 ft ASP 73° 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 - SKPE

4,158 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.4%
MVFR
21.7%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
3%

Matecaña International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 80 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 21.4°C (range: 16°C to 30°C). Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 14.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 80 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
2.9%
E
36.5%
SE
12.7%
S
5.4%
SW
6.7%
W
13.4%
NW
16.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.4°C
Range: 16°C to 30°C
16°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 14.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,158 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Matecaña International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKPE
IATA Code: PEI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,416 ft MSL

Location

City: Pereira
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.812670°
Longitude: -75.739500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,627 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Matecaña International Airport

Overview

Matecaña International Airport serves Pereira, Colombia, positioned at 4,416 feet above mean sea level. The airport handles regional and domestic traffic, strategically located in the central Colombian Andes with a single asphalt runway measuring 6,627 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Statistical observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 71.9% VFR and 20.5% MVFR days. Temperature remains consistently mild, averaging 21.4°C with a comfortable range between 16°C and 30°C. Wind patterns show a consistent easterly direction at an average of 5.2 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 80 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 4,416 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft. Its mountainous regional setting presents complex terrain interactions that can influence local wind patterns and visibility. Pilots should anticipate potential orographic effects typical of Andean airport environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind at 2.4 knots. September, December, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Fog occurs in 14.7% of observations, suggesting potential reduced visibility scenarios during certain periods.

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.