El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport

SKYP / EYP

Yopal, CO

Last Updated
Mar 6, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
14 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKYP 062100Z 04014KT 9999 SCT040 33/17 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,028 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,028 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
KYP
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
8,448 ft 98 ft ASP 45°
13.8 kt 2.4 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 - SKYP

3,786 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.6%
MVFR
6.6%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 27.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
33.3%
NE
38.8%
E
13.1%
SE
1.6%
S
3%
SW
3.7%
W
2.9%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,786 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKYP
IATA Code: EYP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,028 ft MSL

Location

City: Yopal
Country: CO
Latitude: 5.319110°
Longitude: -72.384000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,448 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport

Overview

El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport serves the Casanare region in eastern Colombia, strategically located in Yopal at an elevation of 1,028 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it supports regional transportation and likely serves agricultural, oil industry, and local commercial aviation needs in this part of Colombia.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 93.9% of observations showing clear weather. Temperatures range consistently between 20°C and 34°C, with an average of 27.3°C, providing stable thermal conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 7.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 21 knots.

Notable Features

Runway 05/23 is a substantial 8,448-foot asphalted runway with highly favorable wind alignment. The prevailing winds demonstrate near-perfect runway orientation, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a minimal average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. The airport's location suggests proximity to varied terrain typical of Colombia's eastern plains.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of significant fog or low visibility. December, January, and September represent the best VFR months for operations. The long runway and stable wind conditions provide predictable approach and departure environments with minimal meteorological constraints.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.