Yacuiba Airport

SLYA / BYC

Yacuíba, BO

Last Updated
Feb 6, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 20 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLYA 062100Z 24003KT 9999 FEW023 FEW025CB 35/25 Q1011

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)
🌤️
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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLYA 062200Z 0700/0724 00000KT 9999 SCT020 FEW025CB BKN070 TX31/0719Z TN20/0710Z PROB40 TEMPO 0704/0706 6000 TSRA BECMG 0714/0716 21010KT SCT020 BKN070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 10+ km
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
Active: 20
6,890 ft 118 ft ASP 20°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLYA

1,115 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.8%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Yacuiba Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 7°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 23.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.1%
NE
22.5%
E
1.3%
SE
0.6%
S
14.9%
SW
22.8%
W
0.6%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 7°C to 39°C
7°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,115 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.