Mariano Melgar Airport

SPLC

La Joya, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

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Currently using: SPQU
Weather Source: Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (SPQU)
Distance: 32nm / 60km from SPLC

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3 kt
350°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPQU 041000Z 35003KT CAVOK 09/07 Q1023 RMK PP000
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
893 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,890 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,598 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,812 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SPQU 040500Z 0406/0506 09002KT CAVOK TX22/0418Z TN10/0410Z BECMG 0416/0419 26012KT BECMG 0501/0503 15003KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 2 kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 260° 12 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
PLC
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
 13,064 ft 160 ft ASP 174°
↑ 3.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mariano Melgar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPLC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,890 ft MSL

Location

City: La Joya
Country: PE
Latitude: -16.791500°
Longitude: -71.886597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 13,064 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
350°@3kt
Density Alt
3890ft, 9°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

SPQU VFR
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
32nm
60km
SPLO VFR
General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport
63nm
116km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mariano Melgar Airport

Mariano Melgar Airport (SPLC) is located in La Joya, PE at an elevation of 3,890 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 13,064 feet.

Airport Overview

Mariano Melgar Airport serves La Joya in PE. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 13,064 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3890 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from SPLC, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at SPLC

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,890 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
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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.