Jorge Wilsterman International Airport

SLCB / CBB

Cochabamba, BO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLCB 041500Z 24004KT 9999 FEW027 BKN200 21/09 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8,360 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,060 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,360 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
747 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8,360 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,978 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 10,704 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SLCB 041000Z 0412/0512 32005KT 9999 FEW030 SCT070 TX28/0419Z TN14/0510Z BECMG 0419/0421 14010KT SCT033 FEW036CB SCT070 PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0423 TS BECMG 0503/0505 00000KT FEW030 FEW033CB SCT070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR 140° 10 kt
21:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
VFR
03:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LCB
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
8,692 ft 148 ft ASP 37°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
14/32 12,460 ft 148 ft ASP 131°
1.3 kt 3.8 kt
109° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLCB

4,126 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0%

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 70 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 33°C with an average of 19.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 70 kt
Calm Winds: 10.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
5%
E
7.7%
SE
24.4%
S
10%
SW
9.1%
W
11.5%
NW
13.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.5°C
Range: 10°C to 33°C
10°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,126 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLCB
IATA Code: CBB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8,360 ft MSL

Location

City: Cochabamba
Country: BO
Latitude: -17.421101°
Longitude: -66.177101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,692 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 12,460 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Jorge Wilsterman International Airport

Overview

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport serves Cochabamba, Bolivia, as a critical medium-sized airport situated at a high elevation of 8,360 feet MSL. The airport provides essential air transportation infrastructure for the central Bolivian region, connecting urban and regional destinations. Its strategic location and substantial runway infrastructure support diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 88.2% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range moderately from 10°C to 33°C, averaging 19.5°C, which provides relatively stable flying conditions. Wind patterns are primarily from the southeast at 135° with an average speed of 6.1 knots, and pilots can expect exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two significant asphalted runways: Runway 05/23 measuring 8,692 feet and Runway 14/32 extending 12,460 feet. Its high-altitude location at 8,360 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations and consideration of density altitude effects. Both runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the airport's optimal VFR months, offering the most consistent flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate light to moderate southeastern winds and prepare for high-altitude approach procedures. The extensive runway lengths provide flexibility for aircraft operations, with Runway 14/32 offering particularly generous landing and takeoff capabilities.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.