Alcantarí Airport

SLAL / SRE

Yamparaez, BO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SLAL 041600Z 0418/0518 03012KT 9999 SCT020 FEW023CB TX21/0419Z TN10/0510Z BECMG 0502/0504 00000KT SCT015 BKN070

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
04:00Z
+-1h
Thu
05:00Z
+0h
Thu
06:00Z
+1h
Thu
07:00Z
+2h
Thu
08:00Z
+3h
Thu
09:00Z
+4h
Thu
10:00Z
+5h
Thu
11:00Z
+6h
Thu
12:00Z
+7h
Thu
13:00Z
+8h
Thu
14:00Z
+9h
Thu
15:00Z
+10h
Thu
16:00Z
+11h
Wind Dir
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
30°
NE
Wind Speed
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
SCT020
FEW023CB
Ceiling
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:47Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:47Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:47Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:47Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:12Z
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
30° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 FEW023CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Few clouds at 2300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 02:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Clouds
SCT015 BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.