Concepción Airport

SLCP / CEP

Concepción, BO

Last Updated
Apr 28, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
22:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLCP 282200Z 00000KT 9999 SCT017 SCT200 26/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,620 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,320 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,620 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Concepción Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 11.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,700 ft, scattered at 20,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 5,653 ft 98 ft GRASS
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLCP

1,926 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.1%
MVFR
44.5%
IFR
11%
LIFR
0.4%

Concepción Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 37°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 35.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.3%
N
44.5%
S
13.2%
W
1.5%
NE
0.2%
NW
3.2%
SE
0.5%
SW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°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 1,926 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 44.1% of the time across 1,926 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 11.4% 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 6.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (35.3% 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 26.7°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 1,926 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.