Gustavo Vargas Airport

SKTM / TME

Tame, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
5,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKTM 041100Z AUTO 35005KT 320V030 9999 OVC051/// 26/18 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,050 ft
OVC 5,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,150 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KTM
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
6,561 ft 98 ft ASP 59°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKTM

3,584 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.2%
MVFR
3.5%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.9%

Gustavo Vargas Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.5°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
40.8%
NE
22.8%
E
2.9%
SE
3%
S
1.8%
SW
1.4%
W
15%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,584 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gustavo Vargas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKTM
IATA Code: TME
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,050 ft MSL

Location

City: Tame
Country: CO
Latitude: 6.451080°
Longitude: -71.760300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,561 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gustavo Vargas Airport

Overview

Gustavo Vargas Airport serves the Tame region in Colombia at an elevation of 1050 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in this geographic area, supporting regional aviation operations with its 6,561-foot asphalted runway 07/25.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly consistent VFR conditions at this airport, with 94.4% of observed weather periods supporting visual flight rules. Temperature variations are moderate, averaging 26.3°C with a range between 20°C and 33°C. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 5.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 16 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's location at coordinates 6.451080, -71.760300 suggests a terrain-influenced environment typical of Colombian regional airports. With minimal fog occurrences (0.7%) and consistently high visibility (average 10 statute miles), the airport offers reliable operational conditions for most aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 enjoys 100% favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. Peak VFR flying conditions are observed during November, December, and January, making these months optimal for most flight operations. Pilots should anticipate stable atmospheric conditions with minimal weather-related restrictions.

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.