Andahuaylas Airport

SPHY / ANS

Andahuaylas, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
4 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1032 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPHY 041900Z 26004KT 9999 SCT012 OVC050 11/07 Q1032 RMK BIRD HAZARD RWY 03/21 PPTRZ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11,300 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
OVC 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,500 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,300 ft AMSL
QNH
1032 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
655 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11,300 ft)
Pressure Alt
10,738 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 12,970 ft
ISA Deviation: +18.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SPHY 041700Z 0418/0518 21004KT 8000 SCT012 OVC040 TX14/0419Z TN05/0511Z TEMPO 0418/0421 35010KT SCT012TCU BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 210° 4 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PHY
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
8,202 ft 98 ft ASP 31°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPHY

1,589 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.5%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
0.8%

Andahuaylas Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 64 knots. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 21°C with an average of 11°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 64 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
52.2%
NE
16.7%
E
1.2%
SE
0.9%
S
8.5%
SW
8.9%
W
0.9%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11°C
Range: -1°C to 21°C
-1°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 10.2%

Best Months for VFR

November December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,589 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Andahuaylas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPHY
IATA Code: ANS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11,300 ft MSL

Location

City: Andahuaylas
Country: PE
Latitude: -13.706400°
Longitude: -73.350403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Andahuaylas Airport

Andahuaylas Airport (SPHY/ANS) is located in Andahuaylas, PE at an elevation of 11,300 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,589 weather observations shows SPHY maintains VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.1% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 10.2% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SPHY come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7 knots and recorded gusts up to 64 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 21°C (70°F), averaging 11°C (52°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.25 to 10.39 inHg (347-352 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,589 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.