Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport

SLSU

Sucre, BO

Last Updated
May 14, 21:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
11 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLAL 142100Z 01011KT 9999 FEW020 SCT070 18/M07 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9,540 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,540 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,540 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 11 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft, scattered at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of -7°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLAL 141600Z 1418/1518 02012KT 9999 FEW020 TX23/1419Z TN06/1510Z BECMG 1423/1501 35010KT BECMG 1503/1505 00000KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
23:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 350° 10 kt
03:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° 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.

Official Data Sources

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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.