Uyuni Joya Andina Airport

SLUY / UYU

Quijarro, BO

Last Updated
Sep 16, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4046 hours ago
21:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
7 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1031 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SLUY 162100Z 31007KT 9999 SCT017 FEW020CB SCT200 16/M01 Q1031 A3046 656.6 HR30 CB/SH N AC

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11,136 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,836 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,136 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
31,136 ft AMSL
QNH
1031 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
660 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11,136 ft)
Pressure Alt
10,604 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 13,397 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +23.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
LUY
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
 13,123 ft 148 ft CON 0°
↓ 7.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLUY

112 observations | Sep 2025 - Sep 2025

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.9%
MVFR
7.1%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

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.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 11.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
8%
E
0%
SE
0%
S
5.4%
SW
6.3%
W
33%
NW
24.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°C
Range: -11°C to 18°C
-11°C 18°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

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

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLUY
IATA Code: UYU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11,136 ft MSL

Location

City: Quijarro
Country: BO
Latitude: -20.441304°
Longitude: -66.857553°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
310°@7kt
Density Alt
11136ft, 16°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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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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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.