Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport

SERO / ETR

Santa Rosa, EC

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
23:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
5 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
341 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SERO 142300Z 26005KT 9999 BKN020 29/25 Q1008 RMK A2978

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,020 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 5 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
341 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
340 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,188 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,873 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ERO
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,625 ft 148 ft ASP 68°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SERO

2,979 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.9%
MVFR
38.6%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
1%

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 2.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 3.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 35°C with an average of 27.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.4%
NE
9.4%
E
6.8%
SE
4.3%
S
4%
SW
3.5%
W
13%
NW
33.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 16°C to 35°C
16°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,979 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SERO
IATA Code: ETR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Rosa
Country: EC
Latitude: -3.441986°
Longitude: -79.996957°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,625 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport

Overview

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport serves the coastal region of Ecuador at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Located near the city of Santa Rosa, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, with a substantial 8,625-foot asphalt runway capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 95.8% of observations supporting visual (VFR) or marginal visual (MVFR) flight rules. Winds predominantly originate from the northwest at an average of 4.2 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 25.8°C with a range between 20°C and 33°C, supporting stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswinds average a modest 3.2 knots, presenting minimal challenges for most pilot skill levels. The low elevation of 20 ft MSL suggests a flat terrain approach with minimal terrain-related navigation complexities.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal visual meteorological conditions during January, December, and September, which represent the best VFR months. The runway's substantial 8,625-foot length provides ample space for approach and landing, with consistent wind patterns supporting predictable landing characteristics. Calm wind conditions occur in approximately 3.7% of observations, further enhancing operational flexibility.

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.