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SLPO/POI METAR Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport

Potosí, Potosí DepartmentElevation 12,922 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling 2,300 ft, visibility 4.97 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
240@16
steady
VISIBILITY
4.97 SM
8 km
CEILING
2,300 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
14,936 ft
+2,014 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2200Z (6:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

SLPO is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southwest at 16 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,300 feet AGL. Reported weather: light rain. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).

WIND
240° at 16 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.97 statute miles
8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,300 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 5°C
52°F / 41°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.47 inHg
1031.8 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
RA, CB, LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Rain reported.

Codes in this report: BKN FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).
›METAR is stale (3276 minutes old).
›No TAF available for this airport.

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 240° at 16 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling 2,300 ft. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. 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 14,936 ft (field elevation 12,922 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
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0624 240°240°16 kt240°240° 16240°
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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
240° at 16 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 2416 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
24
HEAD
16 kt
CROSS
1 kt R
BEST
06
HEAD
16 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

06/24
Dimensions
9,130 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
14,936 ft
Pressure altitude
12,372 ft
Field elevation
12,922 ft MSL
Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Dewpoint
5°C (41°F)
Altimeter
30.47 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
2228Z 6:28 PM
Sunrise
0945Z 5:45 AM
Loggable night
2250Z (6:50 PM local) → 0922Z (5:22 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2228Z (6:28 PM local) → 0945Z (5:45 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2328Z (7:28 PM local) → 0845Z (4:45 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

Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport is in Potosí, Potosí Department. Field elevation 12,922 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeMedium airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASLPO / POI
RegionPotosí Department
CountryBolivia
Coordinates-19.5433, -65.7237
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

662.2
POTOSI RDO
RDO
118.3
POTOSI 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.

SLAL Alcantarí International Airport
37 NM NE
MVFR
SLUY Joya Andina International Airport
84 NM SW
VFR
SLVG Capitán Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
112 NM NE
VFR
SLOR Juan Mendoza International Airport
122 NM NW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SLPO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SLPO have a METAR?
Yes. SLPO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SLPO have a TAF?
When SLPO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SLPO?
SLPO sits at 12,922 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SLPO?
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.