Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport

SUCA / CYR

Colonia del Sacramento, UY

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
22:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
5 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SUCA 032200Z 19005KT 9999 FEW030 BKN100 23/19 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,066 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,066 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SUCA 040530Z 0406/0506 36005KT CAVOK TX29/0418Z TN20/0409Z TEMPO 0406/0410 5000 RA BR SCT015 BKN060 PROB40 TEMPO 0407/0410 0800 FG BKN008 BECMG 0413/0415 15012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 150° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
UCA
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
 4,495 ft 0 ft Concrete 0°
↓ 2.5 kt • ↔ 4.3 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SUCA

2,270 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.6%
MVFR
6.9%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.7%

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
11.1%
E
8%
SE
28.4%
S
17.9%
SW
6.8%
W
7.6%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.4°C
Range: 5°C to 37°C
5°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,270 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SUCA
IATA Code: CYR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Colonia del Sacramento
Country: UY
Latitude: -34.456402°
Longitude: -57.770599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,495 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: Concrete
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
190°@5kt
Density Alt
66ft, 23°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (SUCA/CYR) is located in Colonia del Sacramento, UY at an elevation of 66 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,495 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,270 weather observations, SUCA experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SUCA come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 9.6 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 5°C (41°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 22.4°C (72°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.14 inHg (339-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,270 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.