San Ignacio de Velasco Airport

SLSV

San Ignacio de Velasco, BO

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLSV 032200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW017 31/25 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,477 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,177 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LSV
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 9,055 ft 148 ft ASP 169°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
169° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLSV

2,141 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.1%
MVFR
40.1%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0%

San Ignacio de Velasco Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 38°C with an average of 27.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 43.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
0.8%
E
0.2%
SE
0.3%
S
12.9%
SW
0.2%
W
0.7%
NW
26.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 15°C to 38°C
15°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,141 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

San Ignacio de Velasco Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLSV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,477 ft MSL

Location

City: San Ignacio de Velasco
Country: BO
Latitude: -16.401239°
Longitude: -61.045200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,055 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About San Ignacio de Velasco Airport

Overview

San Ignacio de Velasco Airport serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in eastern Bolivia at 1,477 feet mean sea level. The airport is strategically positioned in the San Ignacio de Velasco municipality, supporting regional transportation infrastructure with a substantial 9,055-foot asphalt runway capable of handling diverse aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at San Ignacio de Velasco Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 61.4% of observations confirming VFR conditions and an additional 37.9% indicating marginal VFR. The airport experiences consistent winds from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 7.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 38°C and an average of 27.8°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (18/36) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 1.8 knots. Its geographical coordinates (-16.401239, -61.045200) place it in a region with typically stable atmospheric conditions, as evidenced by consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and zero reported instances of fog.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, January, and November, which represent the best VFR months for operations. The extensive 9,055-foot runway provides substantial landing and takeoff flexibility, while the prevailing northwest winds and low average crosswind contribute to predictable and stable approach characteristics.

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.