Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (SPZO)
Cusco, Peru · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SPZO
IATA
CUZ
City
Cusco
Country
Peru
Region
Latin America
Elevation
10,860 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-13.5357, -71.9388
Overview
High Andes airport serving Machu Picchu. Extreme high-altitude operations requiring special procedures.
Current Weather at SPZO
Pilots flying into or out of Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR SPZO 180400Z 00000KT 9999 NSC 05/M00 Q1033 RMK BIRD HAZARD RWY 10/28 PP000Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF SPZO 172300Z 1800/1824 28002KT 9999 NSC TX22/1819Z TNM00/1811Z BECMG 1816/1818 29012KT TEMPO 1819/1821 36011KT BECMG 1822/1824 30002KTDecode METAR for SPZO
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SPZO. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SPZO. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cusco. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SPZO include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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