Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (SEGU)
Guayaquil, Ecuador · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SEGU
IATA
GYE
City
Guayaquil
Country
Ecuador
Region
Latin America
Elevation
19 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-2.1574, -79.8837
Overview
Ecuadorian Pacific coast port city airport. Tropical lowland operations contrasting with highland Quito.
Current Weather at SEGU
Pilots flying into or out of Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR SEGU 030900Z 25007KT 210V280 9999 FEW013 SCT026 26/22 Q1009 NOSIG RMK A2980Wind 250° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 25
Current TAF
TAF SEGU 030510Z 0306/0406 22010KT 9999 FEW012 SCT023 BECMG 0317/0319 15005KT BKN023 BKN100 BECMG 0323/0401 23005KT FEW010 SCT023 TX31/0320Z TN24/0310ZDecode METAR for SEGU
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SEGU. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SEGU. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Guayaquil. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SEGU include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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