El Caraño Airport

SKUI / UIB

Quibdó, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKUI 040900Z AUTO VRB03KT 0300NDV R13/1100N // FEW009/// OVC014/// 25/25 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 204 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,104 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,604 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KUI
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 4,593 ft 98 ft ASP 122° 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 - SKUI

3,837 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
40.5%
MVFR
44.6%
IFR
11.6%
LIFR
3.3%

El Caraño Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 40.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 3.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 56 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.8°C (range: 21°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 56 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.3%
NE
5.2%
E
10.1%
SE
20%
S
22.2%
SW
13.9%
W
7.4%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 21°C to 33°C
21°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,837 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Caraño Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKUI
IATA Code: UIB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 204 ft MSL

Location

City: Quibdó
Country: CO
Latitude: 5.690760°
Longitude: -76.641200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About El Caraño Airport

Overview

El Caraño Airport serves Quibdó, a key city in Colombia's Chocó Department, providing essential regional transportation infrastructure. Located at 204 ft MSL with coordinates 5.690760, -76.641200, this medium-sized airport supports critical transportation needs in a geographically challenging region.

Flying Conditions

Statistical analysis reveals complex weather patterns with significant visual flight rule (VFR) variability. Pilots can expect mixed conditions: 39.9% VFR, 43.4% Marginal VFR, and 16.7% instrument conditions, with the most favorable visual flying months being October, September, and December. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 25.7°C with a range between 21°C and 33°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (13/31) measures 4,593 feet with an asphalt surface, situated in a terrain likely characterized by tropical landscapes. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180 degrees, with an average speed of 3.8 knots and occasional significant gusts up to 56 knots, representing potential challenging wind conditions for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of 2.3 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (2.4%) and no significant low visibility events, providing generally stable approach conditions for 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

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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.