Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base

SKME

Melgar, CO

Last Updated
Jul 3, 22:00Z

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Currently using: SKGI
Weather Source: Santiago Vila Airport (SKGI)
Distance: 10nm / 19km from SKME

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
22:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
--
--°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKGI 032200Z /////KT 9999 BKN090 ///// Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,028 ft
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,028 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 7.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Wind data is not available.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), 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
KME
05L
23R
05R
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
05L/23R 1,320 ft 65 ft CON 40°
05R/23L 3,785 ft 92 ft ASP 41°

Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKME
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,028 ft MSL

Location

City: Melgar
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.216440°
Longitude: -74.635000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 1,320 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 3,785 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base

Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CO AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base (SKME) is located in Melgar, CO at an elevation of 1,028 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L), with the longest at 3,785 feet.

Airport Overview

Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base serves Melgar in CO. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L) with con and asp surfaces. The longest runway measures 3,785 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 SKME, 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.