SLCB/CBB METAR & TAF Jorge Wilsterman International Airport

Cochabamba, Cochabamba DepartmentElevation 8,360 ftLarge airport

CURRENT STATUS

MVFR42 min old

Ceiling 7,000 ft, visibility 4.97 SM, thunderstorms.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

MVFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

040@8

steady

VISIBILITY

4.97 SM

8 km

CEILING

7,000 ft

lowest BKN/OVC

DENSITY ALT

9,946 ft

+1,586 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0117Z (9:17 PM local) · 42 min old

SLCB is currently MVFR. Winds are from the northeast at 8 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. The ceiling is 7,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: light rain, in the vicinity: thunderstorm. Main concerns: Thunderstorm reported (VCTS). Cumulonimbus reported (FEW033CB).

WIND

40° at 8 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

4.97 statute miles

8 km, reduced (MVFR).

CEILING & SKY

Ceiling 7,000 ft

Lowest broken or overcast layer.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

15°C / 12°C

59°F / 54°F. 3°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.30 inHg

1026.1 hPa, above standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

RA, TS, CB, LOW VIS

Rain reported.

Codes in this report: SCT FEW OVC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2200Z (6:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (8:00 PM local)

SLCB forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 16Z to 18Z with VFR possible (CB, CB). Best period is 00Z to 03Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

Maximum temperature 30°C expected at 1900Z on day 26.
Minimum temperature 11°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.

VFR

0000Z8:00 PM0448Z12:48 AM0936Z5:36 AM1424Z10:24 AM1912Z3:12 PM0000Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT TEMPO BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are MVFR.

›Thunderstorm reported (VCTS).

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW033CB).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 40° at 8 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling 7,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude; thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

High density altitudeMETAR

Density altitude about 9,946 ft (field elevation 8,360 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

Thunderstorms reportedMETAR

Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

2 runways · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

25 kt

30 kt

35 kt

40 kt

45 kt

50 kt

65 kt

75 kt

100 kt

105 kt

Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.

WIND USED

040° at 8 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 058 kt headwind · no crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

8 kt

CROSS

calm

BEST

HEAD

0 kt

CROSS

8 kt R

X-WIND

HEAD

0 kt tail

CROSS

8 kt L

X-WIND

HEAD

8 kt tail

CROSS

calm

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05/23

Dimensions

8,692 x 148 ft

Surface

ASP

Lighting

Lighted

14/32

Dimensions

12,460 x 148 ft

Surface

ASP

Lighting

Lighted

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

9,946 ft

Pressure altitude

7,980 ft

Field elevation

8,360 ft MSL

Temperature

15°C (59°F)

Dewpoint

12°C (54°F)

Altimeter

30.30 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

2227Z 6:27 PM

Sunrise

0949Z 5:49 AM

Loggable night

2250Z (6:50 PM local) → 0927Z (5:27 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

2227Z (6:27 PM local) → 0949Z (5:49 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

2327Z (7:27 PM local) → 0849Z (4:49 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport is in Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department. Field elevation 8,360 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

UseScheduled service

TypeLarge airport

Airline serviceYes

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATASLCB / CBB

RegionCochabamba Department

CountryBolivia

Coordinates-17.4211, -66.1771

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Control towerTowered

FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.3

COCHABAMBA APP

APP

121.9

GND

129.9

COCHABAMBA RDO

RDO

123.5

COCHABAMBA TWR

TMA

118.1

TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

SLOR Juan Mendoza International Airport

61 NM SW

MVFR

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Wikipedia

↗SLCB on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does SLCB have a METAR?

Yes. SLCB has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does SLCB have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for SLCB; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at SLCB?

SLCB sits at 8,360 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SLCB?

No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.

This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.