Rurrenabaque Airport

SLRQ / RBQ

Rurrenabaque, BO

Last Updated
Apr 10, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 48 hours ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLRQ 102300Z 11003KT 9999 FEW017 FEW020CB BKN070 BKN200 24/24 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 676 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,376 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,676 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,676 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,676 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Rurrenabaque Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 47.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

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.

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: Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 08:00Z and 12:00Z.

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. 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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TAF SLRQ 112200Z 1200/1224 VRB02KT 9999 SCT020 BKN080 TX30/1219Z TN22/1210Z TEMPO 1208/1212 5000 RA BKN004 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LRQ
14
32 ✈️
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
4,921 ft 0 ft ASP
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
150° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
4,757 ft 0 ft ASP
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLRQ

1,661 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
16%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
2.8%

Rurrenabaque Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 37°C with an average of 27.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 17.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.3%
NE
9.2%
E
7.2%
SE
10.3%
S
2.5%
SW
3.7%
W
4.5%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 17°C to 37°C
17°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,661 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rurrenabaque Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLRQ
IATA Code: RBQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 676 ft MSL

Location

City: Rurrenabaque
Country: BO
Latitude: -14.427900°
Longitude: -67.496803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,757 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rurrenabaque Airport

Rurrenabaque Airport (SLRQ/RBQ) is located in Rurrenabaque, BO at an elevation of 676 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (14/32, 18/36), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,661 weather observations shows SLRQ maintains VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SLRQ come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 5.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (17.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 27.5°C (82°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.07 to 29.95 inHg (341-1014 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,661 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.