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SPTN/TCQ METAR & TAF Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport

Tacna, Tacna RegionElevation 1,538 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR46 min old
Ceiling 800 ft, visibility 1.86 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
230@4
steady
VISIBILITY
1.86 SM
3 km
CEILING
800 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
2,147 ft
+609 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0900Z (4:00 AM local) · 46 min old

SPTN is currently IFR. Winds are from the southwest at 4 knots. Visibility is 1.86 statute miles. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL. Reported weather: light drizzle, mist. Main concerns: Ceiling 800 ft AGL. Visibility 1.86 SM.

WIND
230° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
1.86 statute miles
3 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 800 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 16°C
63°F / 61°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: BR SCT OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
PP001
precipitation 0.1 mm since the last report
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0657Z (1:57 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (1:00 AM local)

SPTN forecast starts IFR at 06Z. Worst period is 10Z to 12Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 15Z to 22Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 24°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 17°C expected at 1000Z on day 25.
OVC0101,000 ft · 2.5 SM
OVC0101,000 ft · 2.5 SM
OVC0101,000 ft · 2.5 SM
OVC0202,000 ft · 5 SM
MVFR
0600Z1:00 AM1048Z5:48 AM1536Z10:36 AM2024Z3:24 PM0112Z8:12 PM0600Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: COR BR SCT OVC TEMPO BECMG NSW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low ceiling: 800 ft AGL.
›Low visibility: 1.86 SM.
›Mist reported.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 500 ft AGL.

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 IFR, wind from 230° at 4 kt, visibility 1.86 SM, ceiling 800 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 1.86 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0220 230°230°4 kt230°230° 4230°
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Calm
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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
230° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 203 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
20
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
2 kt R
BEST
02
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02/20
Dimensions
8,202 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,147 ft
Pressure altitude
1,548 ft
Field elevation
1,538 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
16°C (61°F)
Altimeter
29.91 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
2244Z 5:44 PM
Sunrise
1005Z 5:05 AM
Loggable night
2307Z (6:07 PM local) → 0943Z (4:43 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2244Z (5:44 PM local) → 1005Z (5:05 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2344Z (6:44 PM local) → 0905Z (4:05 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

Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport is in Tacna, Tacna Region. Field elevation 1,538 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASPTN / TCQ
RegionTacna Region
CountryPeru
Coordinates-18.0533, -70.2758
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

126.9
TACNA RDO
RDO
118.4
TACNA 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.

SCAR Chacalluta International Airport
18 NM S
MVFR
SPLO General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport
65 NM W
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SPTN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SPTN have a METAR?
Yes. SPTN has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SPTN have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SPTN; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SPTN?
SPTN sits at 1,538 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SPTN?
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.