Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport

SLVM / VLM

Villamontes, BO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLVM 041300Z 00000KT 9999 FEW017 OVC070 23/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,305 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,005 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,305 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LVM
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 4,918 ft 115 ft ASP 175°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
175° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLVM

1,259 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.6%
MVFR
17.6%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 50.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 42°C with an average of 29.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 50.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.9%
NE
7.2%
E
7.8%
SE
1.8%
S
15.9%
SW
0.2%
W
0%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.4°C
Range: 12°C to 42°C
12°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 1,259 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLVM
IATA Code: VLM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,305 ft MSL

Location

City: Villamontes
Country: BO
Latitude: -21.255199°
Longitude: -63.405602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,918 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport

Overview

Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport serves Villamontes, Bolivia, as a medium-sized airport situated at 1,305 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -21.255199, -63.405602, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local region, supporting both regional and potentially agricultural/utility aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at this airport are predominantly VFR, with 79.3% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 12°C to 41°C with an average of 29.1°C. Wind patterns are characterized by southerly prevailing winds at an average of 8.1 knots, with calm conditions occurring 46.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (18/36) measuring 4,918 feet in length. Its elevated position at 1,305 feet MSL and geographical location suggest potential terrain considerations for approach and departure procedures. The wind analysis indicates consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions for the primary runway orientation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 experiences minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. September, October, and January represent the best months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate stable wind conditions and excellent visibility, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of significant visibility restrictions.

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.