Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport

SLRI / RIB

Riberalta, BO

Last Updated
Mar 15, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLRI 151100Z 00000KT 9999 SCT004 SCT080 BKN200 24/24 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 462 ft
SCT 400 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
862 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,462 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,462 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

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

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
LRI
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 5,906 ft 0 ft UNK
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 - SLRI

2,475 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.2%
MVFR
27.8%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
6.3%

Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 37°C with an average of 27.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 24.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.9%
NE
9.8%
E
1.4%
SE
2.9%
S
6.6%
SW
4.9%
W
7.6%
NW
16.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 18°C to 37°C
18°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,475 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLRI
IATA Code: RIB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 462 ft MSL

Location

City: Riberalta
Country: BO
Latitude: -11.009355°
Longitude: -66.075468°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport

Overview

Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport serves the city of Riberalta in Bolivia, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 462 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -11.009355, -66.075468, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the northeastern Bolivian region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 57.5% of observations showing clear weather and an additional 34.6% in marginal VFR. The airport experiences stable wind conditions, with a prevailing northerly wind at an average of 5.2 knots and calm periods occurring 25.7% of the time. Temperature variation is moderate, ranging from 18°C to 37°C with an average of 28.1°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (13/31) extends 5,906 feet and is favorably aligned with wind patterns, experiencing tailwind or direct wind conditions 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.2 knots, providing relatively straightforward landing and takeoff conditions. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of fog.

Approach Considerations

January, November, and December represent the best months for VFR flying at this airport. Runway 13/31 offers consistent wind alignment, which should simplify approach and landing procedures. Pilots should anticipate stable wind conditions but remain prepared for potential gusts up to 18 knots.

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
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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.