Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport

SPMS / YMS

Yurimaguas, PE

Last Updated
Mar 3, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPMS 032100Z 27004KT 9999 VCSH SCT020 28/22 Q1004 RMK TX33.6 SH W BIRD HAZARD RWY 09/27 PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 587 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,587 ft AMSL
QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (587 ft)
Pressure Alt
865 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,566 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SPMS 031700Z 0318/0418 VRB05KT 9999 SCT015 BKN070 TX33/0318Z TN23/0411Z TEMPO 0318/0321 4000 SHRA TEMPO 0410/0414 2000 BR BKN008 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PMS
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,912 ft 98 ft ASP 94°
4.0 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

Weather Statistics - SPMS

1,586 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.1%
MVFR
23.5%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
0.5%

Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 39°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 4.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.7%
NE
17.5%
E
10.2%
SE
5.2%
S
5.2%
SW
5.2%
W
9.7%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 9°C to 39°C
9°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,586 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPMS
IATA Code: YMS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 587 ft MSL

Location

City: Yurimaguas
Country: PE
Latitude: -5.893770°
Longitude: -76.118202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,912 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport

Overview

Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport serves the city of Yurimaguas in northeastern Peru, situated at an elevation of 587 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Amazon region, supporting regional and local aviation needs with its 5,912-foot asphalted runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SPMS are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 71.9% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Pilots can expect consistent winds from the north at an average of 4.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 15 knots and calm periods occurring 5.1% of the time. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 9°C to 39°C with an average of 28.6°C.

Notable Features

Located in the Amazon basin at coordinates -5.893770, -76.118202, the airport is positioned in a tropical environment with potential challenging terrain considerations. The surrounding landscape likely presents typical Amazonian geographic features, including potential local weather generation from nearby vegetation and river systems.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. Pilots should note the best visual meteorological conditions occur in September, October, and November. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility and only 2.2% of observations reporting fog.

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.