Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport

SLSU

Sucre, BO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 04:00Z

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Currently using: SLAL
Weather Source: Alcantarí Airport (SLAL)
Distance: 16nm / 30km from SLSU

Current Weather

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Stale 5 hours ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLAL 040400Z 06010KT 9999 FEW015 FEW030CB 13/10 Q1029

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9,540 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,040 ft AMSL
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FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,540 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLAL 040400Z 0406/0506 00000KT 9999 SCT015 TX21/0419Z TN09/0410Z BECMG 0419/0421 03012KT FEW020 FEW030CB BECMG 0502/0504 00000KT SCT015 SCT070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:19Z BASE
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VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR 30° 12 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LSU
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,300 ft 98 ft CON 46°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLSU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9,540 ft MSL

Location

City: Sucre
Country: BO
Latitude: -19.007099°
Longitude: -65.288696°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,300 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport

Overview

Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport serves Sucre, Bolivia, as a critical medium-sized airport located at a high elevation of 9,540 feet mean sea level. The airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the Chuquisaca Department in southern Bolivia, connecting the region with broader national and potentially regional air networks.

Flying Conditions

Due to its high elevation at 9,540 feet MSL, pilots must carefully consider altitude performance characteristics and potential reduced aircraft capabilities. The airport's significant elevation will impact aircraft performance, engine efficiency, and required runway length for takeoff and landing operations. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges, particularly during warmer periods.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 9,300 feet in length, constructed of concrete, which provides substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft. Its geographic coordinates at -19.007099, -65.288696 place it in a mountainous region, suggesting potential terrain-related navigation considerations and the need for precise approach procedures.

Approach Considerations

Given the runway's 05/23 orientation, pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions and prepare appropriate crosswind landing techniques. The substantial 9,300-foot runway length offers significant margin for landing and takeoff, which can be particularly beneficial at the airport's high elevation. Standard mountainous airport approach protocols should be observed, with extra attention to terrain and potential wind gradient effects.

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.

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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.