Concepción Airport

SLCP / CEP

Concepción, BO

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
22:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
360°
5 km
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLCP 032200Z 36010KT 5000 -RA BKN013 FEW030CB 26/24 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,620 ft
BKN 1,300 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,920 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,620 ft AMSL

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
9.8 kt 1.7 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

1,445 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.8%
MVFR
41.8%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
0.3%

Concepción Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 37°C with an average of 27°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 33.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
46.5%
NE
0.1%
E
1.4%
SE
0.7%
S
12.5%
SW
0.3%
W
1.4%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 15°C to 37°C
15°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 1,445 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 47.8% of the time across 1,445 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 10.4% 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 7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (33.5% 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 27°C (81°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 1,445 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.