Nueva Hesperides International Airport

SUSO / STY

Salto, UY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
2 kt
280°
0.1 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SUSO 041000Z 28002KT 0100 FG NSC 18/17 Q1011

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SUSO 040530Z 0406/0506 19005KT 9999 FEW030 BKN070 TX33/0418Z TN17/0409Z TEMPO 0406/0410 5000 RA BR SCT015 BKN060 PROB40 TEMPO 0407/0410 0800 FG BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
USO
05
23
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,210 ft 148 ft ASP 38°
0.9 kt 1.8 kt
118° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,461 ft 164 ft GRS 116°
1.7 kt 1.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SUSO

2,680 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
1.9%

Nueva Hesperides International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
11.3%
E
19%
SE
23.5%
S
18.2%
SW
10%
W
7.6%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 24°C
Range: 6°C to 39°C
6°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,680 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.