Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (SPYL)
Medium airport · Talara, Piura Region, Peru
Airport data
| Name | Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SPYL |
| IATA | TYL |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°34'36" W 81°15'15" -4.57664, -81.25410 |
| Location | Talara, Piura Region, Peru |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,038 ft (2450 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport at a glance
Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport is a medium airport in Talara, Piura Region, Peru, known to airline systems as TYL. The field elevation of 282 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SPYL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 8,038 ft (2450 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SPYL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | SPUR | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | SEMA | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | SPME | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | SERO | 188 km (102 NM) |
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SESA | 265 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 282 ft field elevation of Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 31 airports and airfields we list for Peru — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport is SPYL, and its IATA code is TYL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport above sea level?
Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.5766, -81.2541 — in Talara, Piura Region, Peru, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport, about 99 km away.
Does SPYL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SPYL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport?
Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,038 ft (2450 m) with a ASP surface.