Shumba Airport

SPJE / JAE

Jaén, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPJE 041500Z 00000KT 9999 BKN070 26/20 Q1015 RMK BIRD HAZARD RWY 16/34 PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,477 ft
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,477 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
932 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,477 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,425 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,339 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SPJE 041100Z 0412/0512 VRB05KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TX31/0418Z TN20/0511Z TEMPO 0418/0422 4000 SHRA BKN012 FEW025TCU BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PJE
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 163°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
163° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPJE

1,372 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.7%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Shumba Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 37°C with an average of 27.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.9%
NE
6.7%
E
5.2%
SE
18.6%
S
12%
SW
4.1%
W
9.9%
NW
17.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 16°C to 37°C
16°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,372 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Shumba Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPJE
IATA Code: JAE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,477 ft MSL

Location

City: Jaén
Country: PE
Latitude: -5.592480°
Longitude: -78.774002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Shumba Airport

Overview

Shumba Airport serves the Jaén region in Peru, situated at an elevation of 2,477 feet MSL. As a medium airport with a single asphalt runway measuring 7,874 feet, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area. The airport's location at coordinates -5.592480, -78.774002 positions it in a diverse geographical setting.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly consistent VFR conditions, with 91% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range from 16°C to 37°C, averaging 28°C, which can impact aircraft performance. Wind patterns are predominantly from the North (0°) at an average of 4.8 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 16 knots and calm conditions occurring 2.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (16/34) experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 2.3 knots. This suggests minimal wind-related approach challenges. The terrain surrounding the airport likely contributes to the stable wind patterns and consistent visibility, which averages 10 statute miles with rare instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

December, September, and October represent the best months for visual flying conditions at Shumba Airport. Pilots can expect extremely low occurrence of adverse weather, with IFR conditions present only 2% of the time and LIFR conditions nearly non-existent at 0.1%. The long 7,874-foot runway provides ample landing and takeoff distance for most aircraft types.

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.