Concepción Airport

SLCP / CEP

Concepción, BO

Last Updated
Apr 11, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
8 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLCP 111700Z 36008KT 9999 BKN017 29/21 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,620 ft
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,320 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Concepción Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 6.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 8 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LCP
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,653 ft 98 ft GRASS
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLCP

1,788 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.1%
MVFR
43.8%
IFR
10.6%
LIFR
0.4%

Concepción Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 37°C with an average of 26.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 34.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.4%
N
45.4%
S
13%
W
1.6%
NE
0.2%
NW
3.2%
SE
0.6%
SW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 15°C to 37°C
15°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.5 kt

Statistics computed from 1,788 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Concepción Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLCP
IATA Code: CEP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,620 ft MSL

Location

City: Concepción
Country: BO
Latitude: -16.142688°
Longitude: -62.026595°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,653 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Concepción Airport

Concepción Airport (SLCP/CEP) is located in Concepción, BO at an elevation of 1,620 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 5,653 feet.

Weather Profile

SLCP is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 45.1% of the time across 1,788 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 11% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SLCP come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (34.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 15°C (59°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 26.8°C (80°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.19 inHg (342-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,788 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.