El Alto International Airport

SLLP / LPB

La Paz / El Alto, BO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SLLP 150400Z 1506/1606 VRB02KT 4000 BCFG FEW002 SCT010 BKN070 TX14/1519Z TN03/1510Z PROB30 TEMPO 1507/1511 RA BECMG 1512/1514 12010KT 9999 NSW SCT015 FEW020CB TEMPO 1516/1520 05015KT TSRA BECMG 1523/1603 06006KT 3000 BCFG FEW002 BKN010

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
10:00Z
+-1h
Sun
11:00Z
+0h
Sun
12:00Z
+1h
Sun
13:00Z
+2h
Sun
14:00Z
+3h
Sun
15:00Z
+4h
Sun
16:00Z
+5h
Sun
17:00Z
+6h
Sun
18:00Z
+7h
Sun
19:00Z
+8h
Sun
20:00Z
+9h
Sun
21:00Z
+10h
Sun
22:00Z
+11h
Sun
23:00Z
+12h
Mon
00:00Z
+13h
Mon
01:00Z
+14h
Mon
02:00Z
+15h
Mon
03:00Z
+16h
Mon
04:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
Wind Speed
2 kt
2 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
4 km
4 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
Patches Fog
BCFG
Patches Fog
BCFG
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Patches Fog
BCFG
Patches Fog
BCFG
Patches Fog
BCFG
Patches Fog
BCFG
Patches Fog
BCFG
Patches Fog
BCFG
Clouds
FEW002
SCT010
FEW002
SCT010
SCT015
FEW020CB
SCT015
FEW020CB
SCT015
FEW020CB
SCT015
FEW020CB
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
SCT015
FEW020CB
SCT015
FEW020CB
SCT015
FEW020CB
FEW002
BKN010
FEW002
BKN010
FEW002
BKN010
FEW002
BKN010
FEW002
BKN010
FEW002
BKN010
Ceiling
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
2,000 ft 🌩️
CB Base
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR IFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:19Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:19Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:19Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:19Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:19Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:40Z
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
4 km
Weather
Patches Fog
Clouds
FEW002 SCT010 BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4 km. Weather conditions: Patches Fog. Few clouds at 200 feet, Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

PROB30 TEMPO 07:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Weather
Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
120° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT015 FEW020CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Few clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
50° at 15 kt
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 15 kt. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 03:00Z
IFR
Wind
60° at 6 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Patches Fog
Clouds
FEW002 BKN010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Patches Fog. Few clouds at 200 feet, Broken clouds at 1000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.