Viru Viru International Airport

SLVR / VVI

Santa Cruz, BO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
6 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLVR 040100Z 16006KT 9999 NSC 12/10 Q1022 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

VFR

Viru Viru International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,224 ft)
Pressure Alt
962 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 896 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SLVR 032200Z 0400/0424 18007KT 9999 FEW030 TX24/0419Z TN12/0411Z BECMG 0417/0420 36010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LVR
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 147°
6.0 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 - SLVR

7,179 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.3%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
2.3%

Viru Viru International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 38°C with an average of 24.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.4%
N
34.5%
S
27.1%
W
4.2%
NE
2.5%
NW
20.2%
SE
5.9%
SW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.3°C
Range: 8°C to 38°C
8°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

July September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,179 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Viru Viru International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLVR
IATA Code: VVI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,224 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Cruz
Country: BO
Latitude: -17.644800°
Longitude: -63.135399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Viru Viru International Airport

Overview

Viru Viru International Airport serves Santa Cruz, Bolivia, as a key international aviation hub. Located at 1224 ft mean sea level, the airport supports large aircraft operations with its substantial 11,483 ft runway capable of accommodating wide-body and long-haul aircraft.

Flying Conditions

As an airport situated in central Bolivia at 17.6 degrees south latitude, Viru Viru experiences significant seasonal weather variations typical of tropical highland regions. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and variable wind conditions, particularly during transition seasons.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (16/34) is constructed of concrete and positioned to provide maximum operational flexibility. Its significant length of 11,483 ft allows for substantial performance margins for most commercial and cargo aircraft operating at this elevation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34's extended length provides pilots considerable landing and takeoff options based on current wind conditions. The airport's elevation at 1224 ft MSL requires standard high-altitude performance calculations and considerations for aircraft operating in this environment.

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.