Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport

SUCA / CYR

Colonia del Sacramento, UY

Last Updated
Jul 4, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SUCA 041400Z 12006KT 080V160 9999 SCT016 OVC023 09/05 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,666 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,366 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 6 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°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. 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. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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 SUCA 041130Z 0412/0512 04005KT 9999 BKN013 TX12/0418Z TN07/0510Z BECMG 0413/0416 11010KT PROB30 TEMPO 0506/0512 VRB03KT 3000 BR BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,300 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UCA
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,495 ft 0 ft Concrete
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SUCA

3,849 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.9%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
2.4%

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.9%
N
12.8%
S
15.8%
W
9%
NE
9.3%
NW
9%
SE
26%
SW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 20°C
Range: 2°C to 37°C
2°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

July December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,849 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SUCA
IATA Code: CYR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Colonia del Sacramento
Country: UY
Latitude: -34.456402°
Longitude: -57.770599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,495 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: Concrete
ILS: No

About Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport

Colonia Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (SUCA/CYR) is located in Colonia del Sacramento, UY at an elevation of 66 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,495 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,849 weather observations shows SUCA maintains VFR conditions 84.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SUCA come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 9 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.5%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, December, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 2°C (36°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 20°C (68°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.15 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,849 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.