El Trompillo Airport

SLET / SRZ

Santa Cruz, BO

Last Updated
Mar 15, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
12 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLET 151100Z 34012KT 9999 VCSH BKN010 FEW030CB BKN200 24/23 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,371 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,371 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,371 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,371 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

El Trompillo Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 12 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: RADZ. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with RADZ between 09:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SLET 150400Z 1506/1606 35010KT 9999 SCT012 TX31/1519Z TN23/1510Z BECMG 1507/1509 BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1509/1512 4000 RADZ BECMG 1512/1514 34015G26KT SCT015 FEW027TCU BECMG 1521/1523 35012KT BECMG 1602/1604 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR 340° 15 kt
21:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 350° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LET
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
9,098 ft 131 ft ASP 144°
12.0 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 - SLET

2,695 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.8%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
9%
LIFR
0.7%

El Trompillo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 37°C with an average of 27.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
45.1%
NE
2%
E
0.8%
SE
5.2%
S
23.4%
SW
2.8%
W
1.9%
NW
18.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°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 2,695 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.