Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport

SLPS / PSZ

Puerto Suárez, BO

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLPS 032200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW017 32/24 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 440 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,140 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LPS
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,562 ft 118 ft ASP 32°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
32° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLPS

1,424 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0%

Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 42°C with an average of 31.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 37.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.6%
NE
15.4%
E
16.1%
SE
2%
S
7.5%
SW
1.4%
W
4.9%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 31.6°C
Range: 17°C to 42°C
17°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,424 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLPS
IATA Code: PSZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 440 ft MSL

Location

City: Puerto Suárez
Country: BO
Latitude: -18.975301°
Longitude: -57.820599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport

Overview

Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport serves Puerto Suárez, Bolivia, as a medium-sized airport situated at 440 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -18.975301, -57.820599, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting local and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 89% of the time, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 17°C to 42°C with an average of 31.7°C, requiring pilots to consider potential performance limitations during hot periods. January, September, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 05/23 is 6,562 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Winds predominantly originate from the east (90 degrees) at an average of 6.9 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 18 knots. Calm wind conditions are observed 36.1% of the time, providing relatively stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind component of just 3.9 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during the most consistent VFR months. Standard consideration should be given to temperature effects on aircraft performance due to the high average temperatures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.