Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

SLTJ / TJA

Tarija, BO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SLTJ 171000Z 1712/1812 00000KT 9999 SCT025 BKN070 TX29/1719Z TN16/1810Z BECMG 1716/1718 15010KT SCT027 FEW040CB BECMG 1723/1801 00000KT SCT027 BKN070

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
14:00Z
+-1h
Sat
15:00Z
+0h
Sat
16:00Z
+1h
Sat
17:00Z
+2h
Sat
18:00Z
+3h
Sat
19:00Z
+4h
Sat
20:00Z
+5h
Sat
21:00Z
+6h
Sat
22:00Z
+7h
Sat
23:00Z
+8h
Sun
00:00Z
+9h
Sun
01:00Z
+10h
Sun
02:00Z
+11h
Sun
03:00Z
+12h
Sun
04:00Z
+13h
Sun
05:00Z
+14h
Sun
06:00Z
+15h
Sun
07:00Z
+16h
Sun
08:00Z
+17h
Sun
09:00Z
+18h
Sun
10:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir -- --
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Wind Speed -- --
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
10kt
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT025
BKN070
SCT025
BKN070
SCT027
FEW040CB
SCT027
FEW040CB
SCT027
FEW040CB
SCT027
FEW040CB
SCT027
FEW040CB
SCT027
FEW040CB
SCT027
FEW040CB
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
SCT027
BKN070
Ceiling
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
4000ft 🌩️
CB Base
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39
☀️
Day
🌇 18:39
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:39
🌙
Night
🌇 18:39
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:20
🌙
Night
🌅 05:20
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:20
☀️
Day
🌅 05:20
☀️
Day
🌅 05:20
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT025 BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-17 16:00:00 - 2026-01-17 18:00:00
MVFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Clouds
SCT027 FEW040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10kt. Scattered clouds at 2700 feet, Few clouds at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 2026-01-17 23:00:00 - 2026-01-18 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Clouds
SCT027 BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (0°) at 0kt. Scattered clouds at 2700 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 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.