Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport

SPSO / PIO

Pisco, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
190°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPSO 040900Z 19005KT CAVOK 21/18 Q1009 RMK PP000
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (39 ft)
Pressure Alt
167 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 896 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD SPSO 040905Z 0409/0506 22005KT 9999 FEW050 TX28/0419Z TN20/0411Z BECMG 0414/0416 29010KT BECMG 0420/0422 21018KT BECMG 0501/0503 22005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 290° 10 kt
20:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 210° 18 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PSO
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
9,908 ft 148 ft ASP 38°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPSO

3,939 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.4%
MVFR
27.6%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
1.4%

Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 31°C with an average of 20.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
3.6%
E
5.3%
SE
2.6%
S
12.4%
SW
37.9%
W
19.2%
NW
12.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.3°C
Range: 11°C to 31°C
11°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

February March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,939 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPSO
IATA Code: PIO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Pisco
Country: PE
Latitude: -13.744900°
Longitude: -76.220299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,908 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport

Overview

Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport serves Pisco, Peru, located at 39 feet mean sea level with coordinates -13.744900, -76.220299. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the coastal region, featuring a single substantial runway 04/22 measuring 9,908 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly visual flight rule (VFR) conditions 52.6% of the time, with marginal VFR conditions present 33.9% of observations. Temperature ranges from 11°C to 28°C with an average of 19.3°C, and winds typically originate from the southwest at 225° with an average speed of 8 knots and occasional gusts up to 28 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location near Pisco suggests potential maritime weather influences and potential wind variability. With only 1.4% of observations reporting instrument flight rules (LIFR) conditions and minimal fog (0.3%), the airport generally offers stable flying environments, particularly during peak months of November, December, and January.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of visibility below 3 statute miles, supporting predictable approach and landing conditions.

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.