Jorge Chávez International Airport

SPIM / LIM

Lima, PE

Last Updated
Mar 25, 14:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1204 hours ago
14:47Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
Variable
3 km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI SPIM 251447Z VRB02KT 3000 RA BR BKN005 BKN040 23/23 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 113 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
613 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,113 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Jorge Chávez International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 500 feet and 3 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1204.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PIM
16L
34R
16R
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16L/34R 11,506 ft 148 ft CON 153° No wind data
16R/34L 11,417 ft 148 ft CONC No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Jorge Chávez International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SPIM
IATA Code: LIM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 113 ft MSL

Location

City: Lima
Country: PE
Latitude: -12.021900°
Longitude: -77.114305°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 11,506 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 11,417 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

About Jorge Chávez International Airport

Overview

Jorge Chávez International Airport serves as Peru's primary international gateway, located in Lima at coordinates -12.021900, -77.114305. As a large airport situated at 113 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for both passenger and cargo operations in the South American region.

Flying Conditions

Lima's coastal location significantly influences airport meteorological conditions, with relatively stable atmospheric conditions throughout the year. Pilots should anticipate maritime-influenced weather patterns typical of Peru's central coastal region, characterized by moderate temperature ranges and potential marine layer developments.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial runways: 16L/34R measuring 11,506 feet with concrete construction, and 16R/34L at 11,417 feet also with concrete surface. These extensive runway lengths accommodate wide-body aircraft and provide operational flexibility for both commercial and cargo aviation requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation allows for approaches from multiple directions, with 16L/34R and 16R/34L providing complementary operational capabilities. Pilots should consider the airport's coastal positioning and potential maritime wind influences when planning approaches, utilizing the parallel runway configuration to optimize landing and departure procedures.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.