Magdalena Airport

SLMG / MGD

Magdalena, BO

Last Updated
Apr 30, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLMG 301200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW010 BKN200 26/26 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 462 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,462 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,462 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Magdalena Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 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 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 26°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
LMG
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 4,593 ft 0 ft UNK
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLMG

1,603 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.1%
MVFR
8.2%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Magdalena Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 112 knots. Calm conditions occur 48.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 37°C with an average of 29.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 112 kt
Calm Winds: 48.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
0.7%
E
1%
SE
7.2%
S
5.8%
SW
1.8%
W
2.1%
NW
28.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.3°C
Range: 19°C to 37°C
19°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,603 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Magdalena Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLMG
IATA Code: MGD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 462 ft MSL

Location

City: Magdalena
Country: BO
Latitude: -13.260748°
Longitude: -64.060764°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Magdalena Airport

Magdalena Airport (SLMG/MGD) is located in Magdalena, BO at an elevation of 462 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,593 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,603 weather observations, SLMG experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SLMG come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 112 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (48.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, January, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 19°C (66°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 29.3°C (85°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.08 to 10.16 inHg (341-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,603 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.