Juan Casiano Airport

SKGP / GPI

Guapi, CO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKGP 222200Z 35004KT 9999 BKN060 27/24 1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 164 ft
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,164 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Juan Casiano Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KGP
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,256 ft 66 ft ASP 18°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKGP

2,700 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.2%
MVFR
42%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Juan Casiano Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.6°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are April, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 5.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.9%
NE
0.9%
E
0.4%
SE
3.2%
S
29.6%
SW
9.1%
W
9.4%
NW
23.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.3%

Best Months for VFR

April March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,700 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Juan Casiano Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKGP
IATA Code: GPI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 164 ft MSL

Location

City: Guapi
Country: CO
Latitude: 2.570130°
Longitude: -77.897969°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,256 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Juan Casiano Airport

Overview

Juan Casiano Airport serves the coastal region of Guapi in Colombia, providing essential aviation infrastructure for a medium-sized airport at 164 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 2.570130, -77.897969, the airport supports regional transportation needs in this southwestern Colombian locality.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Juan Casiano Airport demonstrate significant variability, with mixed flight rules predominating. Observations show 53.1% MVFR conditions, indicating potential moderate challenges for pilots, while VFR conditions exist 35% of the time. Temperatures consistently range between 22°C and 31°C, with an average of 26.2°C, suggesting stable thermal conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19 extends 4,256 feet with an asphalted surface, oriented to accommodate the prevailing southerly winds. Wind patterns are characterized by consistent southern flow at an average of 6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 16 knots and calm periods occurring 5.1% of the time. Visibility remains strong, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 offers favorable wind alignment, with 100% compatibility to prevailing wind directions and an average crosswind of only 2.9 knots. January, December, and September represent the most consistent VFR months, providing optimal flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential fog conditions, which occur in 9.8% of observations, and prepare accordingly during 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

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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.