Viru Viru International Airport

SLVR / VVI

Santa Cruz, BO

Last Updated
May 14, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
17 kt
340° G28 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLVR 141600Z 34017G28KT 9999 FEW023 SCT080 27/18 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,224 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,524 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,224 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Viru Viru International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 17 knots with gusts to 28 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,300 ft, scattered at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 2 to 15 knots. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions with Showers Rain between 23:00Z and 03:00Z.

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.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,224 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,232 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,966 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SLVR 141000Z 1412/1512 33010KT 9999 SCT020 SCT070 TX28/1419Z TN20/1510Z BECMG 1414/1416 34015G27KT BECMG 1420/1422 34008KT PROB40 TEMPO 1423/1503 VRB02KT SHRA BECMG 1503/1505 18010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 340° 8 kt
23:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+7h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Showers Rain
03:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 180° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LVR
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 147°
17.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLVR

5,920 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.1%
MVFR
19.2%
IFR
9.3%
LIFR
2.4%

Viru Viru International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 38°C with an average of 25.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.6%
N
37.1%
S
21.8%
W
4.5%
NE
2.6%
NW
22.9%
SE
5.4%
SW
3.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 11°C to 38°C
11°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,920 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Viru Viru International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLVR
IATA Code: VVI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,224 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Cruz
Country: BO
Latitude: -17.644800°
Longitude: -63.135399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Viru Viru International Airport

Overview

Viru Viru International Airport serves Santa Cruz, Bolivia, as a key international aviation hub. Located at 1224 ft mean sea level, the airport supports large aircraft operations with its substantial 11,483 ft runway capable of accommodating wide-body and long-haul aircraft.

Flying Conditions

As an airport situated in central Bolivia at 17.6 degrees south latitude, Viru Viru experiences significant seasonal weather variations typical of tropical highland regions. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and variable wind conditions, particularly during transition seasons.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (16/34) is constructed of concrete and positioned to provide maximum operational flexibility. Its significant length of 11,483 ft allows for substantial performance margins for most commercial and cargo aircraft operating at this elevation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34's extended length provides pilots considerable landing and takeoff options based on current wind conditions. The airport's elevation at 1224 ft MSL requires standard high-altitude performance calculations and considerations for aircraft operating in this environment.

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.