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SUCA/CYR METAR & TAF Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport

Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia DepartmentElevation 66 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR18 min old
Ceiling 1,600 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
190@13
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
1,600 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-178 ft
-244 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1500Z (12:00 PM local) · 18 min old

SUCA is currently MVFR. Winds are from the south at 13 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,600 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 1600 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
190° at 13 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,600 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / 8°C
59°F / 46°F. 7°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 1600 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1130Z (8:30 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (9:00 AM local)

SUCA forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 18Z to 00Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 12Z to 18Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 15°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 10°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
BKN0121,200 ft
BKN0121,200 ft
BKN0121,200 ft
BKN0121,200 ft
1200Z9:00 AM1648Z1:48 PM2136Z6:36 PM0224Z11:24 PM0712Z4:12 AM1200Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO OVC BR 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 190° at 13 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 1,600 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
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for SUCA. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

13/31
Dimensions
N/A
Surface
Concrete
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-178 ft
Pressure altitude
-194 ft
Field elevation
66 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
8°C (46°F)
Altimeter
30.18 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
2213Z 7:13 PM
Sunrise
0856Z 5:56 AM
Loggable night
2239Z (7:39 PM local) → 0829Z (5:29 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2213Z (7:13 PM local) → 0856Z (5:56 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2313Z (8:13 PM local) → 0756Z (4:56 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

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport is in Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Department. Field elevation 66 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeSmall airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASUCA / CYR
RegionColonia Department
CountryUruguay
Coordinates-34.4564, -57.7706
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.8
Colonia Traffic
MAIN
122.1
Colonia Traffic
SECONDARY

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.

SADL La Plata Airport
32 NM S
MVFR
SABE Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
33 NM W
VFR
SADP El Palomar Airport
43 NM W
MVFR
SAEZ Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini
44 NM SW
MVFR
SUMU Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport
89 NM E
MVFR
SUDU Santa Bernardina International Airport
91 NM NE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SUCA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SUCA have a METAR?
Yes. SUCA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SUCA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SUCA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SUCA?
SUCA sits at 66 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SUCA?
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.