Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

SLTJ / TJA

Tarija, BO

Last Updated
Feb 17, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
02:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLTJ 170200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW030 SCT070 BKN200 19/16 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,079 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,079 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,079 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,079 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SLTJ 170400Z 1706/1806 00000KT 9999 SCT027 TX31/1719Z TN19/1710Z BECMG 1716/1718 05010KT BECMG 1800/1802 00000KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 50° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LTJ
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 10,007 ft 148 ft ASP 124°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
124° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLTJ

2,758 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.4%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 905 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 20.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 905 kt
Calm Winds: 25.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
2.3%
E
2.7%
SE
34.7%
S
17.7%
SW
10.6%
W
2.1%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.9°C
Range: 6°C to 36°C
6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,758 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLTJ
IATA Code: TJA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,079 ft MSL

Location

City: Tarija
Country: BO
Latitude: -21.555700°
Longitude: -64.701302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

Overview

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport serves Tarija, Bolivia, as a medium-sized airport situated at a significant elevation of 6,079 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates -21.555700, -64.701302, this airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both regional and potentially limited international operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 85.7% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135 degrees, averaging 7.8 knots with occasional peaks up to 905 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 36°C, with an average of 20.6°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The single runway 13/31 is a substantial 10,007-foot asphalted surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft types. The airport's high elevation at 6,079 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations and consideration of density altitude effects. Pilots should note the minimal occurrence of low visibility conditions, with fog present in only 0.3% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots. September, November, and January represent the best VFR months, offering optimal approach conditions. Pilots should prepare for the high-altitude environment and utilize standard high-elevation airport techniques during arrival and departure.

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.