Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport

SPYL / TYL

Talara, PE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPYL 042100Z 36006KT 9999 OVC025 26/22 Q1009 RMK BIRD HAZARD RWY 17/35 PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 282 ft
OVC 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,782 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (282 ft)
Pressure Alt
410 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,798 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SPYL 042305Z 0500/0524 20008KT 9999 BKN025 TX28/0519Z TN25/0511Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
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MVFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PYL
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
8,038 ft 148 ft ASP 169°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPYL

2,121 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.2%
MVFR
3.2%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0%

Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 12.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 39°C with an average of 24°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 12.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.9%
NE
0.7%
E
0.3%
SE
14.5%
S
53.8%
SW
20.6%
W
7.2%
NW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 24°C
Range: 17°C to 39°C
17°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,121 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPYL
IATA Code: TYL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 282 ft MSL

Location

City: Talara
Country: PE
Latitude: -4.576640°
Longitude: -81.254097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,038 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport

Overview

Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport serves Talara, Peru, as a medium-sized airport located at 282 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates -4.576640, -81.254097, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, with a substantial single runway measuring 8,038 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SPYL are predominantly very favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 96.2% of observed conditions supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences consistent southern winds averaging 12.9 knots, with maximum gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature remains stable, ranging from 17°C to 31°C, with an average of 23°C, creating predictable and stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (17/35) is oriented to efficiently manage the prevailing southerly winds, with 100% wind favorability and an average crosswind component of just 5 knots. The asphalt surface provides reliable ground handling characteristics, and the airport's moderate elevation of 282 feet MSL contributes to generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during December, January, and November, which represent the best VFR months. The runway alignment and consistent wind patterns from the south facilitate straightforward approaches, with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of significant fog or reduced visibility complications.

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.

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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.