Los Garzones Airport

SKMR / MTR

Montería, CO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
260°
6 km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKMR 040300Z 26006KT 230V300 6000 TSRA OVC035 23/23 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 41 ft
OVC 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,541 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Los Garzones Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,500 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 6 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KMR
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
7,539 ft 150 ft ASP 138°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKMR

6,755 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.5%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.7%

Los Garzones Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 38°C with an average of 27.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 7.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.9%
N
8.9%
S
18.7%
W
21%
NE
0.9%
NW
30.3%
SE
3.3%
SW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 17°C to 38°C
17°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

June March December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,755 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Los Garzones Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKMR
IATA Code: MTR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 41 ft MSL

Location

City: Montería
Country: CO
Latitude: 8.823740°
Longitude: -75.825800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 7,539 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Los Garzones Airport

Overview

Los Garzones Airport serves Montería, Colombia as a medium-sized airport located at 8.823740, -75.825800 with an elevation of 41 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (14/32) spanning 7,539 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and commercial aviation operations in the Córdoba Department.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Los Garzones are predominantly VFR, with 79.6% of observations showing good visual flight conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest (315°) at an average of 3.8 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 11 knots and calm periods occurring 12% of the time. Temperature ranges from 17°C to 35°C, averaging 27.3°C, providing generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 14/32 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 1.9 knots. Visibility is excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 1.1% of observations). December, November, and September represent the best months for visual flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent northwest winds that significantly reduce crosswind challenges during approach and landing. The runway's substantial 7,539-foot length provides ample space for most aircraft types, with minimal terrain or wind-related complications. Best flying conditions are typically found during the late calendar year months, particularly November and December.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.