Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport

SKUL / ULQ

Tuluá, CO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 04:00Z

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Currently using: SKCL
Weather Source: Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (SKCL)
Distance: 34nm / 63km from SKUL

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
5 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKCL 040400Z 02005KT 9999 FEW040 23/19 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,132 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,132 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 5 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Drizzle, Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Drizzle between 09:00Z and 13:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SKCL 032255Z 0400/0424 VRB03KT 9999 SCT030 BKN060 TEMPO 0409/0413 8000 DZ BKN030 FM041400 14006KT 9999 SCT030 SCT060 TEMPO 0419/0423 5000 SHRA SCT030CB BKN060 TX30/0419Z TN19/0410Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Drizzle
14:00Z FM041400
+10h
VFR 140° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KUL
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
3,495 ft 100 ft ASP 11°
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

Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKUL
IATA Code: ULQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,132 ft MSL

Location

City: Tuluá
Country: CO
Latitude: 4.088360°
Longitude: -76.235100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,495 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport

Overview

Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport serves the city of Tuluá in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 3,132 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides medium-level aviation services to the central Valle del Cauca region, supporting regional transportation and local connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Located at 4.088360° North latitude and -76.235100° West longitude, the airport experiences typical Colombian Andean highland weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential variability in visibility and wind conditions due to the airport's elevation and mountainous surrounding terrain.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (01/19) with an asphalt surface measuring 3,495 feet in length. Its moderate elevation and terrain suggest potential performance considerations for aircraft operations, particularly during high-temperature or high-weight loading scenarios.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 provides a straight-in approach aligned with the local topographical orientation. Pilots should carefully assess current wind conditions and aircraft performance capabilities relative to the runway's 3,495-foot length when planning arrivals and departures.

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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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.