General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport

SPLO / ILQ

Ilo, PE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SPLO 101500Z 19005KT 9999 SCT028 BKN033 20/16 Q1018 RMK PP000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 72 ft
SCT 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,872 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,372 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 5 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3300 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (72 ft)
Pressure Alt
-71 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 546 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SPLO 101126Z 1012/1112 20007KT 9999 BKN030 TX20/1019Z TN18/1111Z FM101730 23009KT 9999 FEW035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
17:00Z FM101730
+2h
VFR 230° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PLO
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 114°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SPLO

2,031 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.6%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0%

General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 21.7°C (range: 16°C to 28°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, December, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.1%
N
0.5%
S
75%
W
0.5%
NE
0.1%
NW
0.9%
SE
9.9%
SW
12.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.7°C
Range: 16°C to 28°C
16°C 28°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February December March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPLO
IATA Code: ILQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Ilo
Country: PE
Latitude: -17.695000°
Longitude: -71.344002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport

Overview

General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport serves the coastal city of Ilo in southern Peru, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at 72 feet above mean sea level with coordinates -17.695000, -71.344002, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Moquegua Region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at SPLO are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 88.5% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences consistent southern winds averaging 8.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 26°C and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles. Peak VFR conditions occur during the months of October, November, and December.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its coastal location suggests potential maritime influence on local weather patterns, with prevailing winds consistently from the south at 180 degrees. The low elevation and stable atmospheric conditions contribute to generally predictable flying environment.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of 6.5 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related complications during approach and landing, particularly during the peak VFR months. The consistent wind profile and excellent visibility make this airport conducive to straightforward flight operations.

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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.