El Trompillo Airport

SLET / SRZ

Santa Cruz, BO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLET 041600Z 21006KT 9999 FEW015 BKN200 27/23 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,371 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,871 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,371 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLET 041000Z 0412/0512 VRB02KT 9999 SCT008 BKN018 FEW025CB TX32/0419Z TN22/0510Z PROB30 TEMPO 0502/0507 DZRA BECMG 0507/0509 3000 BR TEMPO 0509/0512 0800 FG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
VFR
DZRA

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LET
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
9,098 ft 131 ft ASP 144°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLET

2,531 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.4%
MVFR
18%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
0.8%

El Trompillo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 37°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
46.2%
NE
2%
E
0.8%
SE
4.9%
S
23.3%
SW
2.7%
W
1.7%
NW
18.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 14°C to 37°C
14°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,531 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

El Trompillo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLET
IATA Code: SRZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,371 ft MSL

Location

City: Santa Cruz
Country: BO
Latitude: -17.811600°
Longitude: -63.171501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 9,098 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About El Trompillo Airport

Overview

El Trompillo Airport serves Santa Cruz, Bolivia as a medium-sized airport located at 1371 ft MSL. Situated at coordinates -17.811600, -63.171501, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its single runway 16/34 spans 9,098 feet and is constructed with asphalt (ASP) surface.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates predominantly VFR conditions at 73% of observed periods, with MVFR conditions occurring 17.3% of the time. Winds predominantly blow from the north (0°) with an average speed of 11.7 knots and occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 14°C to 37°C, with an average of 27°C, suggesting potential thermal variations during operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 16/34 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Crosswind conditions are minimal, averaging only 2.5 knots. January, September, and November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

With runway 16/34 oriented north-south and demonstrating excellent wind characteristics, pilots can expect predictable approach conditions. The long 9,098 ft runway provides substantial landing and takeoff margins. Low occurrence of adverse weather (IFR conditions at only 8.9%, LIFR at 0.8%) suggests generally stable approach environments.

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
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.