Yariguíes Airport

SKEJ / EJA

Barrancabermeja, CO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKEJ 040000Z 25006KT 190V310 9999 VCTS BKN020CB 26/23 Q1009 RMK CB/W VCTS/W

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 412 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,412 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Yariguíes Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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. 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.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (412 ft)
Pressure Alt
540 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,959 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KEJ
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
5,905 ft 148 ft ASP 31°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKEJ

6,696 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.5%
MVFR
7%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.4%

Yariguíes Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 3.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.7°C (range: 22°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are July, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.2%
N
8.4%
S
27%
W
7.9%
NE
12.8%
NW
1.4%
SE
8.6%
SW
22.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 22°C to 36°C
22°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

July May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,696 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yariguíes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKEJ
IATA Code: EJA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 412 ft MSL

Location

City: Barrancabermeja
Country: CO
Latitude: 7.024330°
Longitude: -73.806800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yariguíes Airport

Overview

Yariguíes Airport serves Barrancabermeja, Colombia, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport situated at 412 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 7.024330, -73.806800, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local Santander department. Its single runway 04/22 spans 5,905 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yariguíes Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 90.8% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Average temperatures range from 22°C to 35°C, with a mean of 27.3°C, creating consistently warm operational environments. Winds predominantly originate from the south at 180 degrees, averaging 3.6 knots with occasional peaks to 10 knots, and rare calm periods.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in the Colombian interior presents typical tropical terrain characteristics with potential thermal and convective activity. Visibility consistently remains strong, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility. Fog occurs in only 2.1% of observations, suggesting generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.6 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions, particularly during September, December, and January. The consistent wind patterns and high visibility make this airport conducive to predictable approach and departure procedures.

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.