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SPNC/HUU METAR & TAF Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport

Huánuco, Huánuco RegionElevation 6,070 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR33 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
070@13
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
8,813 ft
+2,743 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2100Z (4:00 PM local) · 33 min old

SPNC is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 13 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
70° at 13 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW040 SCT110
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
27°C / 12°C
81°F / 54°F. 15°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
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)

SPNC forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 31°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 17°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
VFR
VFR
1800Z1:00 PM2248Z5:48 PM0336Z10:36 PM0824Z3:24 AM1312Z8:12 AM1800Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 70° at 13 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. 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 8,813 ft (field elevation 6,070 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0725 70°70°13 kt70°70° 1370°
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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
070° at 13 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 0713 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
07
HEAD
13 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
25
HEAD
13 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

07/25
Dimensions
8,202 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
8,813 ft
Pressure altitude
5,960 ft
Field elevation
6,070 ft MSL
Temperature
27°C (81°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
30.03 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
2301Z 6:01 PM
Sunrise
1036Z 5:36 AM
Loggable night
2322Z (6:22 PM local) → 1015Z (5:15 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2301Z (6:01 PM local) → 1036Z (5:36 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0001Z (7:01 PM local) → 0936Z (4:36 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

Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport is in Huánuco, Huánuco Region. Field elevation 6,070 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASPNC / HUU
RegionHuánuco Region
CountryPeru
Coordinates-9.8788, -76.2048
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

126.9
HUANUCO 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.

SPGM Tingo Maria Airport
37 NM N
VFR
SPHZ Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport
88 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SPNC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SPNC have a METAR?
Yes. SPNC has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SPNC have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SPNC; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SPNC?
SPNC sits at 6,070 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SPNC?
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.