Francisco Carle Airport

SPJJ / JAU

Jauja, PE

Last Updated
Mar 3, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
23:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPJJ 032300Z 36004KT 9999 FEW040 16/09 Q1026 RMK BIRD HAZARD RWY 13/31 PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11,034 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,034 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
658 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11,034 ft)
Pressure Alt
10,652 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 13,420 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +23.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SPJJ 031700Z 0318/0418 22004KT 9999 SCT030 BKN070 TX21/0319Z TN09/0411Z TEMPO 0319/0322 33010KT SHRA FEW030TCU BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PJJ
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
9,220 ft 148 ft ASP 128°
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 - SPJJ

2,359 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97%
MVFR
2.7%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Francisco Carle Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 28°C with an average of 13.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.5%
NE
10.5%
E
8.2%
SE
19.7%
S
8.1%
SW
3.9%
W
6.5%
NW
16.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.8°C
Range: 2°C to 28°C
2°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,359 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Francisco Carle Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPJJ
IATA Code: JAU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11,034 ft MSL

Location

City: Jauja
Country: PE
Latitude: -11.783100°
Longitude: -75.473396°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,220 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Francisco Carle Airport

Overview

Francisco Carle Airport serves Jauja, Peru at a high elevation of 11,034 feet MSL. Located in the central Peruvian highlands, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region. Its single runway 13/31 extends 9,220 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Francisco Carle are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 97.7% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C, with an average of 14.1°C, creating relatively stable atmospheric conditions. Wind patterns are consistent, with northerly prevailing winds averaging 5.8 knots and occasional gusts up to 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's exceptionally high elevation at 11,034 feet presents significant performance considerations for aircraft operations. Pilots must account for reduced air density and its impacts on aircraft climb performance and engine efficiency. The surrounding terrain likely consists of Andean highland topography, which can generate complex local wind and thermal patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.3 knots. September, November, and December represent the best months for VFR flying, with consistently favorable weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate high-altitude approach challenges and prepare aircraft performance calculations accordingly.

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

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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.