Guaymaral Airport

SKGY

Chía, CO

Last Updated
Apr 29, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
3 kt
360°
--
Visibility
14,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKGY 290700Z AUTO 36003KT 320V070 9999NDV -SHRA SCT100/// OVC140/// 12/// Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8,390 ft
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
OVC 14,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,390 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,390 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Guaymaral Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 14,000 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 14000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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
KGY
10 ✈️
28
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
0 ft 0 ft UNK
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
100° angle
11/29 5,643 ft 66 ft ASP 103°
0.7 kt 2.9 kt
103° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKGY

5,208 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.3%
MVFR
29.5%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1.2%

Guaymaral Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 24°C with an average of 14.4°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
14%
N
21.6%
S
8.7%
W
7.2%
NE
23.7%
NW
3.6%
SE
11.4%
SW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: 6°C to 24°C
6°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.8%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,208 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Guaymaral Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKGY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8,390 ft MSL

Location

City: Chía
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.812330°
Longitude: -74.064900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,643 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Guaymaral Airport

Guaymaral Airport (SKGY) is located in Chía, CO at an elevation of 8,390 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 2 runways (10/28, 11/29), with the longest at 5,643 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 68.3% of the time based on 5,208 observations, SKGY requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 2.3% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 11.8% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SKGY come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 6°C (43°F) to 24°C (75°F), averaging 14.4°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.22 to 10.32 inHg (346-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,208 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.