Mariquita Airport

SKQU / MQU

Mariquita, CO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKQU 222100Z VRB01KT 9999 VCTS FEW025CB BKN080 29/22 Q1008 RMK VCTS/SE/W

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,531 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,031 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,531 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mariquita Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
957 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,531 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,689 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,736 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KQU
01
19
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,905 ft 164 ft ASP No wind data
18/36 0 ft 0 ft UNK 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 - SKQU

4,907 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.8%
MVFR
10.2%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
1.6%

Mariquita Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 51.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 25.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, April, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 51.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.8%
NE
3.2%
E
0.6%
SE
0.2%
S
13.3%
SW
11.5%
W
2.9%
NW
1.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.5°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

January April December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,907 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mariquita Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKQU
IATA Code: MQU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,531 ft MSL

Location

City: Mariquita
Country: CO
Latitude: 5.212560°
Longitude: -74.883600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Mariquita Airport

Overview

Mariquita Airport (SKQU) serves the Mariquita region in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 1,531 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various aircraft operations. The airport's coordinates (5.212560, -74.883600) place it in a strategically important location for regional transportation.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 83.4% of observations showing clear flying weather. Temperatures range from 20°C to 36°C, averaging 25.6°C, which can impact aircraft performance. Wind conditions are generally mild, with a prevailing northerly direction at an average of 6 knots, and calm conditions occurring 51% of the time.

Notable Features

Mariquita Airport features a primary runway 01/19 extending 5,905 feet with an asphalt surface. The secondary runway 18/36 is currently listed with an unknown surface and zero length. Pilots should note the consistent wind patterns, with 100% favorable wind conditions for both runways and minimal average crosswind components (1.4kt for 01/19, 2.2kt for 18/36).

Approach Considerations

The best VFR months are January, December, and September, offering optimal flying conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (only 3.7% fog occurrence). Pilots can expect reliable weather conditions, with only 3.5% IFR and 2.2% LIFR observations, making this a generally predictable airport for approach and landing.

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
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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.