Yacuiba Airport

SLYA / BYC

Yacuíba, BO

Last Updated
Mar 3, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 15 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLYA 032100Z 00000KT 9999 FEW023 FEW025CB BKN200 28/21 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,112 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,412 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,612 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,112 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLYA 040400Z 0406/0506 02005KT 7000 RA SCT015 BKN070 TX30/0419Z TN21/0410Z BECMG 0412/0414 9999 NSW BECMG 0415/0417 21010KT SCT020 BKN070 BECMG 0423/0501 00000KT SCT017 FEW023CB BKN070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Rain
12:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 210° 10 kt
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
23:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LYA
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 6,890 ft 118 ft ASP 20°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLYA

1,282 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.3%
MVFR
7%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Yacuiba Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 7°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 22.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.8%
NE
23.9%
E
1.2%
SE
0.5%
S
14%
SW
22.2%
W
0.5%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 7°C to 40°C
7°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,282 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yacuiba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLYA
IATA Code: BYC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,112 ft MSL

Location

City: Yacuíba
Country: BO
Latitude: -21.960899°
Longitude: -63.651699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yacuiba Airport

Overview

Yacuiba Airport serves the southern Bolivian region of Tarija, located at an elevation of 2112 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations. Its strategic location near the Bolivia-Argentina border makes it an important regional aviation hub.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 90.5% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. The prevailing wind comes from the northeast at an average of 6.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 7°C to 39°C, with an average of 28°C, which can impact aircraft performance and fuel considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (02/20) measuring 6890 feet in length, providing ample space for medium-sized aircraft operations. The geographical coordinates (-21.960899, -63.651699) place the airport in a region with relatively stable atmospheric conditions. Calm wind conditions occur 20.9% of the time, which can affect approach and departure planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of just 1.3 knots. September, October, and January represent the best months for VFR flying, with consistently clear conditions. Pilots should pay particular attention to the potential temperature extremes when planning fuel and performance calculations.

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
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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.