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SPJL/JUL METAR & TAF Inca Manco Capac International Airport

Juliaca, Puno RegionElevation 12,552 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR40 min old
Ceiling 8,000 ft, visibility 10 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
020@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
8,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
14,955 ft
+2,403 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2100Z (4:00 PM local) · 40 min old

SPJL is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 8 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 8,000 feet AGL. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (SCT020TCU).

WIND
20° at 8 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 8,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / 3°C
59°F / 37°F. 12°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.47 inHg
1031.8 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TCU
Towering cumulus reported (SCT020TCU).

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
BIRD HAZARD RWY 12/30
bird hazard reported near runway 12/30
PP000
precipitation 0.0 mm since the last report
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1916Z (2:16 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (1:00 PM local)

SPJL forecast starts VFR at 19Z. Worst period is 19Z to 23Z with MVFR possible (GUST). Best period is 03Z to 05Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 20°C expected at 1900Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 6°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
BKN0808,000 ft
BKN0808,000 ft
BKN0808,000 ft
1900Z2:00 PM2336Z6:36 PM0412Z11:12 PM0848Z3:48 AM1324Z8:24 AM1800Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN TEMPO OVC BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Towering cumulus reported (SCT020TCU).
›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

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 VFR, wind from 20° at 8 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 8,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 14,955 ft (field elevation 12,552 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1230 20°20°8 kt20°20° 820°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
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
020° at 8 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 300 kt headwind · 8 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
30
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
8 kt R
BEST
12
HEAD
0 kt tail
CROSS
8 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

12/30
Dimensions
13,780 x 150 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
14,955 ft
Pressure altitude
12,002 ft
Field elevation
12,552 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
3°C (37°F)
Altimeter
30.47 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
2242Z 5:42 PM
Sunrise
1007Z 5:07 AM
Loggable night
2304Z (6:04 PM local) → 0945Z (4:45 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2242Z (5:42 PM local) → 1007Z (5:07 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2342Z (6:42 PM local) → 0907Z (4:07 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

Inca Manco Capac International Airport is in Juliaca, Puno Region. Field elevation 12,552 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASPJL / JUL
RegionPuno Region
CountryPeru
Coordinates-15.4677, -70.1565
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.1
APP/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

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

SPQU Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
97 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SPJL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SPJL have a METAR?
Yes. SPJL has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SPJL have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SPJL; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SPJL?
SPJL sits at 12,552 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SPJL?
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.