Nueva Hesperides International Airport

SUSO / STY

Salto, UY

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
5 kt
230°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SUSO 222200Z 23005KT CAVOK 19/14 Q1018

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nueva Hesperides International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 7.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Patches Fog. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 03:00Z and 10:00Z. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Patches Fog between 06:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SUSO 222330Z 2300/2324 18005KT CAVOK TX22/2318Z TN11/2310Z TEMPO 2303/2310 3000 BR BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 2306/2310 0800 BCFG BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
USO
05
23 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,210 ft 148 ft ASP 38°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
13/31 2,461 ft 164 ft GRS 116°
2.0 kt 4.6 kt
114° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SUSO

3,467 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.5%
MVFR
16.2%
IFR
4%
LIFR
2.2%

Nueva Hesperides International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
10%
E
17.6%
SE
25.5%
S
19.2%
SW
10%
W
7.6%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.7°C
Range: 6°C to 39°C
6°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

January October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,467 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nueva Hesperides International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SUSO
IATA Code: STY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 187 ft MSL

Location

City: Salto
Country: UY
Latitude: -31.438499°
Longitude: -57.985298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,210 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,461 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Nueva Hesperides International Airport

Overview

Nueva Hesperides International Airport serves the Salto region in Uruguay, providing medium-sized airport capabilities for regional and domestic aviation. Located at 31.438499°S, 57.985298°W with an elevation of 187 feet MSL, the airport offers two runways accommodating varied aircraft operations. Its strategic position makes it an important transportation hub for the local area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Nueva Hesperides demonstrate consistent and favorable flying environments, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating 79.7% of the time. The prevailing southeast winds at 135° average 6.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 36°C and an average of 23.1°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 5,210-foot asphalted runway (05/23) and a 2,461-foot grass runway (13/31). Both runways demonstrate highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. The terrain surrounding the airport appears relatively consistent, with no significant elevation variations noted in the provided coordinates.

Approach Considerations

Wind conditions strongly favor both primary runways, with minimal average crosswind components of 4.1 knots for runway 05/23 and 4 knots for runway 13/31. Pilots should note the best Visual Flight Rules months are January, October, and September, which offer optimal flying conditions. The consistently stable weather patterns and low occurrence of IFR conditions (only 3.3%) suggest generally reliable approach and landing environments.

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.