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SPLO/ILQ METAR & TAF General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport

Ilo, Moquegua RegionElevation 72 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling 2,500 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
170@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
961 ft
+889 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2100Z (4:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

SPLO is currently MVFR. Winds are from the south at 8 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,500 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2500 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
170° at 8 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
22°C / 19°C
72°F / 66°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.88 inHg
1011.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2500 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
TX23.8
unrecognized remark group
PP000
precipitation 0.0 mm since the last report
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (1:00 PM local)

SPLO forecast starts MVFR at 18Z. Best period is 15Z to 18Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 23°C expected at 1900Z on day 24.
  • Minimum temperature 19°C expected at 1100Z on day 25.
BKN0303,000 ft
OVC0202,000 ft · 5 SM
VFR
1800Z1:00 PM2248Z5:48 PM0336Z10:36 PM0824Z3:24 AM1312Z8:12 AM1800Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN OVC SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›METAR is stale (1168 minutes old).

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 170° at 8 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,500 ft. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. 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
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1230 170°170°8 kt170°170° 8170°
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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
170° at 8 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 125 kt headwind · 7 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
12
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
7 kt R
BEST
30
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
7 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

12/30
Dimensions
8,202 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
961 ft
Pressure altitude
112 ft
Field elevation
72 ft MSL
Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Dewpoint
19°C (66°F)
Altimeter
29.88 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
2248Z 5:48 PM
Sunrise
1009Z 5:09 AM
Loggable night
2311Z (6:11 PM local) → 0947Z (4:47 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2248Z (5:48 PM local) → 1009Z (5:09 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2348Z (6:48 PM local) → 0909Z (4:09 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

General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport is in Ilo, Moquegua Region. Field elevation 72 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASPLO / ILQ
RegionMoquegua Region
CountryPeru
Coordinates-17.6950, -71.3440
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

126.9
RDO
RDO

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.

SPTN Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
65 NM E
MVFR
SCAR Chacalluta International Airport
70 NM SE
VFR
SPQU Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
82 NM N
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SPLO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SPLO have a METAR?
Yes. SPLO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SPLO have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SPLO; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SPLO?
SPLO sits at 72 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SPLO?
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.