Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport

SPMS / YMS

Yurimaguas, PE

Last Updated
Mar 6, 21:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPMS 062100Z 33003KT 9999 FEW020 BKN070 28/23 Q1008 RMK TX28.2 BIRD HAZARD RWY 09/27 PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 587 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,587 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,587 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (587 ft)
Pressure Alt
745 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,446 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SPMS 061700Z 0618/0718 VRB04KT 9999 BKN015 BKN080 TX27/0621Z TN23/0711Z TEMPO 0618/0620 4000 DZ BR BKN010 BKN080 TEMPO 0709/0714 4000 BR BKN010 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,000 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°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPMS

1,615 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.5%
MVFR
23.8%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
0.5%

Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.6% 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
26.5%
NE
17.5%
E
10.3%
SE
5.1%
S
5.2%
SW
5.2%
W
9.9%
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 1,615 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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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.