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Weather Briefing
VFRUyuni Joya Andina Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 5767.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 7 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,700 ft, few at 2,000 ft (CB), scattered at 20,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating very dry conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
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13,123 ft | 148 ft | CON | 0° |
↓ 7.0 kt
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↔ 0.0 kt
180° angle
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Weather Statistics - SLUY
112 observations | Sep 2025 - Sep 2025Flight Rules Distribution
Uyuni Joya Andina Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -11°C and 18°C with an average of 8.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September.
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Statistics computed from 112 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Sep 2025). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Uyuni Joya Andina Airport - Airport Information
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About Uyuni Joya Andina Airport
Uyuni Joya Andina Airport (SLUY/UYU) is located in Quijarro, BO at an elevation of 11,136 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 13,123 feet.
Weather Profile
Based on 112 weather observations, SLUY experiences excellent VFR conditions 92.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.
Wind Patterns & Runway Selection
Prevailing winds at SLUY come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 9.3 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.
Seasonal Considerations
The best months for VFR operations are September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 8.4°C (47°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 30.46 to 30.62 inHg (1032-1037 hPa).
Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 112 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Sep 2025). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.
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