Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport

SPST / TPP

Tarapoto, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
03:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPST 040300Z 00000KT 9999 FEW020 SCT100 25/23 Q1008 RMK PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 869 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,869 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,869 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (869 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,027 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,436 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SPST 032305Z 0400/0424 32002KT 9999 SCT015 BKN080 TX34/0419Z TN22/0411Z TEMPO 0401/0403 RA TEMPO 0411/0413 1000 BR BKN003 BECMG 0416/0418 02012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
11:00Z TEMPO
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
16:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 20° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PST
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 8,530 ft 148 ft ASP 171°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
171° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPST

2,831 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89%
MVFR
7%
IFR
3%
LIFR
1%

Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 38°C with an average of 28°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 12.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
8.9%
E
8.4%
SE
14.5%
S
14.8%
SW
5.1%
W
10.5%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 19°C to 38°C
19°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

December September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,831 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPST
IATA Code: TPP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 869 ft MSL

Location

City: Tarapoto
Country: PE
Latitude: -6.508740°
Longitude: -76.373199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport

Overview

Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport serves Tarapoto, Peru, as a medium-sized airport situated at 869 feet mean sea level. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in the northeastern Peruvian region, supporting both military and civilian operations. Its single runway (17/35) stretches 8,530 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 90.9% of observed weather supporting visual flight rules. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 19°C to 38°C with an average of 28.2°C. Wind conditions are generally mild, with a prevailing northerly direction at an average of 5.1 knots and occasional gusts up to 17 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's location in the Peruvian Amazon presents unique geographic considerations for pilots. Terrain surrounding Tarapoto is characterized by tropical rainforest and varied elevation, which can influence local meteorological conditions. The consistently favorable wind alignment supports runway 17/35 operations, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.6 knots.

Approach Considerations

December, September, and November offer the most stable VFR conditions for operations. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility. Pilots should note a low incidence of instrument meteorological conditions, with only 2.6% IFR and 1% LIFR observations recorded.

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
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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.