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SPIM/LIM METAR & TAF Jorge Chávez International Airport

Lima, Lima RegionElevation 113 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR55 min old
Ceiling 2,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
140@10
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,189 ft
+1,076 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0600Z (1:00 AM local) · 55 min old

SPJC is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southeast at 10 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,000 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2000 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
140° at 10 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
24°C / 20°C
75°F / 68°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2000 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
PP000
precipitation 0.0 mm since the last report
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0525Z (12:25 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (1:00 AM local)

SPJC forecast starts MVFR at 06Z. Best period is 16Z to 03Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 27°C expected at 1900Z on day 28.
  • Minimum temperature 22°C expected at 1000Z on day 28.
BKN0202,000 ft
VFR
BKN0252,500 ft
0600Z1:00 AM1048Z5:48 AM1536Z10:36 AM2024Z3:24 PM0112Z8:12 PM0600Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 140° at 10 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW16L34R16R34L 140°140°10 kt140°140° 10140°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
140° at 10 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 16L10 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
16L
HEAD
10 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
16R
HEAD
10 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
OK
34R
HEAD
10 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16L/34R
Dimensions
11,506 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
16R/34L
Dimensions
11,417 x 148 ft
Surface
CONC
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,189 ft
Pressure altitude
93 ft
Field elevation
113 ft MSL
Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Dewpoint
20°C (68°F)
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2307Z 6:07 PM
Sunrise
1037Z 5:37 AM
Loggable night
2328Z (6:28 PM local) → 1015Z (5:15 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2307Z (6:07 PM local) → 1037Z (5:37 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0007Z (7:07 PM local) → 0937Z (4:37 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Jorge Chávez International Airport is in Lima, Lima Region. Field elevation 113 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASPJC / LIM
RegionLima Region
CountryPeru
Coordinates-12.0219, -77.1143
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.7
LIMA APP
APP
127.9
ATIS
ATIS
118.5
LIMA CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
GND
GND
664.9
LIMA RDO
RDO
118.1
LIMA TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

PE-0058 Naval Medical Center Heliport
3 NM SE
PE-0057 La Perla Naval Base Heliport
3 NM S
PE-0034 Central FAP Hospital Helipad
7 NM SE
SPLP Las Palmas Air Base
11 NM SE
PE-0027 San Bartolo Airport
29 NM SE
SPLX Lib Mandi Metropolitan Airport
30 NM SE
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SPIM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SPIM have a METAR?
Yes. SPIM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SPIM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SPIM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SPIM?
SPIM sits at 113 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SPIM?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.