Santiago Perez Airport

SKUC / AUC

Arauca, CO

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKUC 230100Z 28004KT 9999 SCT030 27/24 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 420 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,420 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Santiago Perez Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KUC
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
6,890 ft 98 ft ASP 98°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKUC

4,804 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.3%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.7%

Santiago Perez Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 39°C with an average of 27.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
18.7%
E
16%
SE
7%
S
2.9%
SW
2.6%
W
11.5%
NW
19.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 21°C to 39°C
21°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,804 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santiago Perez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKUC
IATA Code: AUC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 420 ft MSL

Location

City: Arauca
Country: CO
Latitude: 7.068880°
Longitude: -70.736900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santiago Perez Airport

Overview

Santiago Perez Airport serves the Arauca region in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 420 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 7.068880, -70.736900, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area. The airport features a single runway 11/29, which is 6,890 feet long and constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Santiago Perez Airport are predominantly VFR, with 86.7% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range from 21°C to 39°C, with an average of 27.2°C, indicating consistently warm conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 4.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 60 knots.

Notable Features

The airport experiences calm wind conditions 12.1% of the time, which can impact aircraft performance and approach strategies. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility. January, September, and December represent the best months for VFR flying, offering the most consistent weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during peak VFR months. The low occurrence of IFR (0.5%) and LIFR (0.7%) conditions suggests typically stable approach environments.

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.