Inca Manco Capac International Airport

SPJL / JUL

Juliaca, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
9 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1030 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPJL 042100Z 18009KT 9999 SCT020 17/01 Q1030 RMK BIRD HAZARD RWY 12/30 PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 12,552 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,552 ft AMSL
QNH
1030 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
612 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (12,552 ft)
Pressure Alt
12,050 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 15,302 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +27.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SPJL 041703Z 0418/0518 11010KT 9999 SCT020TCU SCT080 TX19/0419Z TN05/0511Z BECMG 0418/0420 11010KT TEMPO 0421/0424 02015KT SCT020CB BKN080 BECMG 0500/0502 05005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:30Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 50° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PJL
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
13,779 ft 150 ft ASP 112°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPJL

2,330 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95%
MVFR
5%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Inca Manco Capac International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 47 knots. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 22°C with an average of 13.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 47 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
11.9%
E
21.8%
SE
20.6%
S
8%
SW
7.3%
W
12.2%
NW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.3°C
Range: 2°C to 22°C
2°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,330 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Inca Manco Capac International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPJL
IATA Code: JUL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12,552 ft MSL

Location

City: Juliaca
Country: PE
Latitude: -15.467100°
Longitude: -70.158203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 13,779 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Inca Manco Capac International Airport

Overview

Inca Manco Capac International Airport serves Juliaca, Peru, at a high elevation of 12,552 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in the Andean highlands, connecting the region through its single runway 12/30 measuring 13,779 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data reveals highly consistent VFR conditions, with 95.3% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C, averaging 13.6°C, with most favorable flying conditions occurring in October, November, and December. Prevailing easterly winds at an average of 6.5 knots support predictable flight operations.

Notable Features

Located at significant altitude in the Peruvian high plateau, the airport presents challenges typical of high-elevation airfields. The extreme elevation requires careful aircraft performance calculations and awareness of reduced air density. Runway surface is asphalt (ASP), providing standard ground characteristics for medium airport operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 3.5 knots. Maximum recorded wind speeds of 47 knots indicate potential for occasional challenging wind conditions, necessitating thorough pre-flight wind assessment and potential alternate planning.

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.