Jorge Wilsterman International Airport

SLCB / CBB

Cochabamba, BO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SLCB 040400Z 0406/0506 00000KT 9999 SCT070 TX27/0419Z TN06/0410Z BECMG 0418/0420 28010KT FEW030 FEW033CB BECMG 0502/0504 00000KT NSC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
06:00Z
+-1h
Sat
07:00Z
+0h
Sat
08:00Z
+1h
Sat
09:00Z
+2h
Sat
10:00Z
+3h
Sat
11:00Z
+4h
Sat
12:00Z
+5h
Sat
13:00Z
+6h
Sat
14:00Z
+7h
Sat
15:00Z
+8h
Sat
16:00Z
+9h
Sat
17:00Z
+10h
Sat
18:00Z
+11h
Sat
19:00Z
+12h
Sat
20:00Z
+13h
Sat
21:00Z
+14h
Sat
22:00Z
+15h
Sat
23:00Z
+16h
Sun
00:00Z
+17h
Sun
01:00Z
+18h
Sun
02:00Z
+19h
Sun
03:00Z
+20h
Sun
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
-- -- --
Wind Speed -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 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
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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
SCT070
FEW030
FEW033CB
FEW030
FEW033CB
FEW030
FEW033CB
FEW030
FEW033CB
FEW030
FEW033CB
FEW030
FEW033CB
FEW030
FEW033CB
FEW030
FEW033CB
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
3,300 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:35Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:35Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:24Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35Z
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
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 18:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Wind
280° at 10 kt
Clouds
FEW030 FEW033CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (280°) at 10 kt. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Few clouds at 3300 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

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

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Skies will be clear. 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.