La Quiaca Airport

SAOL

La Quiaca, AR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

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Weather Source: Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (SLTJ)
Distance: 61nm / 112km from SAOL

Current Weather

Display Units
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02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLTJ 050200Z 00000KT 9999 SCT020 FEW036CB BKN200 17/16 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11,414 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 3,600 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,414 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,014 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
31,414 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLTJ 042200Z 0500/0524 00000KT 9999 SCT025 BKN070 TX27/0519Z TN12/0510Z PROB40 TEMPO 0502/0505 5000 RA BECMG 0516/0518 15010KT SCT030 FEW036CB BKN070 TEMPO 0518/0520 5000 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOL
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 8,769 ft 95 ft ASP 155°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
155° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

La Quiaca Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SAOL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11,414 ft MSL

Location

City: La Quiaca
Country: AR
Latitude: -22.165264°
Longitude: -65.569918°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,769 ft
Width: 95 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Quiaca Airport

La Quiaca Airport (SAOL) is located in La Quiaca, AR at an elevation of 11,414 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 8,769 feet.

Airport Overview

La Quiaca Airport serves La Quiaca in AR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (16/34) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 8,769 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Elevation Considerations

At 11414 feet elevation, this is a high-altitude airport where density altitude significantly impacts aircraft performance. Pilots should carefully calculate takeoff and landing distances, especially during hot weather. Turbocharging or turbine power is advantageous for operations here.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SAOL, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.