Karakam Airstrip

SEZK

Karakam, EC

Last Updated
Jul 3, 23:00Z

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Showing weather from nearby airport with METAR data.

Currently using: SEMC
Weather Source: Coronel E Carvajal Airport (SEMC)
Distance: 52nm / 96km from SEZK

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
23:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
345 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SEMC 032300Z 12006KT 9999 FEW010 SCT023 BKN100 21/20 Q1018 RMK A3006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 801 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,801 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,101 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,801 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Karakam Airstrip 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 12.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 6 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 20°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.

QNH
345 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
318 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (801 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,849 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,761 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +7.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EZK
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
1,804 ft 49 ft Earth
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Karakam Airstrip - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SEZK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 801 ft MSL

Location

City: Karakam
Country: EC
Latitude: -2.785009°
Longitude: -77.408045°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 1,804 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: Earth
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Karakam Airstrip

Karakam Airstrip (SEZK) is located in Karakam, EC at an elevation of 801 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 1,804 feet.

Airport Overview

Karakam Airstrip serves Karakam in EC. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (06/24) with earth surface. The longest runway measures 1,804 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SEZK, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.