Gualaquiza Airport

SEGZ

Santiago, EC

Last Updated
Jul 2, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 55 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEGZ 022100Z 12003KT 9999 SCT010 SCT030 BKN100 24/22 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,640 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,640 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,640 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,640 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Gualaquiza Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 54.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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
EGZ
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
6,601 ft 85 ft ASP 156°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SEGZ

1,596 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.8%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Gualaquiza Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 3.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 25.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 12 kt
Calm Winds: 10.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.8%
N
4.7%
S
20.9%
W
2.7%
NE
5.4%
NW
2.5%
SE
38.7%
SW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.6°C
Range: 19°C to 36°C
19°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

December February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,596 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gualaquiza Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SEGZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,640 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago
Country: EC
Latitude: -3.423210°
Longitude: -78.567001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 6,601 ft
Width: 85 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gualaquiza Airport

Gualaquiza Airport (SEGZ) is located in Santiago, EC at an elevation of 2,640 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 6,601 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,596 weather observations shows SEGZ maintains VFR conditions 84.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SEGZ come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 3.6 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 19°C (66°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 25.6°C (78°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.09 inHg (342-342 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,596 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.