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SLLP/LPB METAR & TAF El Alto International Airport

La Paz / El Alto, La Paz DepartmentElevation 13,355 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR40 min old
Ceiling 20,000 ft, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
070@11
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
20,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
15,768 ft
+2,413 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2100Z (5:00 PM local) · 40 min old

SLLP is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 11 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 20,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: in the vicinity: showers. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW020CB).

WIND
70° at 11 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 20,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
14°C / 4°C
57°F / 39°F. 10°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.53 inHg
1033.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW020CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1600Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (2:00 PM local)

SLLP forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 23Z to 03Z with MVFR possible (CB). Best period is 10Z to 13Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 17°C expected at 1900Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 4°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
VFR
VFR
VFR
BKN0101,000 ft
VFR
VFR
1800Z2:00 PM2248Z6:48 PM0336Z11:36 PM0824Z4:24 AM1312Z9:12 AM1800Z2:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT FEW TEMPO BECMG BKN OVC NSW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW020CB).
›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

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 VFR, wind from 70° at 11 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 20,000 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 15,768 ft (field elevation 13,355 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
NESW102810L28R 70°70°11 kt70°70° 1170°
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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
070° at 11 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1010 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
10
HEAD
10 kt
CROSS
4 kt L
BEST
10L
HEAD
10 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
28R
HEAD
10 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
28
HEAD
10 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
13,123 x 151 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
10L/28R
Dimensions
6,725 x 300 ft
Surface
GRE
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
15,768 ft
Pressure altitude
12,745 ft
Field elevation
13,355 ft MSL
Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Dewpoint
4°C (39°F)
Altimeter
30.53 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
2235Z 6:35 PM
Sunrise
0958Z 5:58 AM
Loggable night
2257Z (6:57 PM local) → 0936Z (5:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2235Z (6:35 PM local) → 0958Z (5:58 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2335Z (7:35 PM local) → 0858Z (4:58 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

El Alto International Airport is in La Paz / El Alto, La Paz Department. Field elevation 13,355 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASLLP / LPB
RegionLa Paz Department
CountryBolivia
Coordinates-16.5103, -68.1894
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.5
LA PAZ APP
APP
121.9
GND
GCCD
127.1
LA PAZ FIS
INFO
662.2
LA PAZ RDO
RDO
118.3
LA PAZ TWR
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
108 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗SLLP on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SLLP have a METAR?
Yes. SLLP has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SLLP have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SLLP; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SLLP?
SLLP sits at 13,355 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SLLP?
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.