Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport

SLVM / VLM

Villamontes, BO

Last Updated
Feb 6, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 21 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
37°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLVM 062100Z 00000KT 9999 FEW023 SCT200 37/22 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,305 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,605 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,305 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

1,087 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.9%
MVFR
18.1%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 50.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 41°C with an average of 29.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 50.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
7%
E
8.5%
SE
2.1%
S
16.9%
SW
0.2%
W
0%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.2°C
Range: 12°C to 41°C
12°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,087 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.