Juan H White Airport

SKCU / CAQ

Caucasia, CO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 03:00Z

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Weather Source: Los Garzones Airport (SKMR)
Distance: 63nm / 117km from SKCU

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
260°
6 km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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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: 174 ft
OVC 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,674 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Juan H White Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,500 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 6 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 6-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
KCU
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,794 ft 66 ft ASP 14°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Juan H White Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKCU
IATA Code: CAQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 174 ft MSL

Location

City: Caucasia
Country: CO
Latitude: 7.968470°
Longitude: -75.198500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,794 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Juan H White Airport

Overview

Juan H White Airport serves the Caucasia region in Colombia, situated at an elevation of 174 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various aviation operations in the northwestern part of the country.

Flying Conditions

Located at coordinates 7.968470, -75.198500, the airport experiences typical tropical Colombian climate conditions with potential variability in visibility and wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal activities and localized weather shifts common to the region's geographic positioning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (01/19) with an asphalted surface measuring 3,794 feet in length. Its moderate elevation and terrain suggest a relatively straightforward operational environment, though pilots should conduct standard terrain and approach assessments prior to landing.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 provides a single directional approach option, with landing considerations dependent on current wind conditions. Pilots should utilize standard approach procedures, maintaining awareness of the airport's 174-foot elevation and the runway's 3,794-foot length during planning and execution.

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.