Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport

SLPO / POI

Potosí, BO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
10 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLPO 041900Z 06010KT 9999 VCTS FEW020 FEW025CB BKN200 10/07 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 12,922 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,922 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,422 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
32,922 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LPO
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
9,130 ft 98 ft ASP 56°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLPO

1,414 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.4%
MVFR
4.5%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0.1%

Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 18% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -6°C and 21°C with an average of 11.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 18%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.3%
NE
28%
E
6.2%
SE
0.8%
S
3.4%
SW
4.3%
W
3.8%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -6°C to 21°C
-6°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,414 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLPO
IATA Code: POI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12,922 ft MSL

Location

City: Potosí
Country: BO
Latitude: -19.543331°
Longitude: -65.723734°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,130 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport

Overview

Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport serves Potosí, Bolivia, at a remarkable elevation of 12,922 feet above mean sea level. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a high-altitude region of southwestern Bolivia, supporting regional transportation needs in challenging terrain.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 94.9% of the time, with minimal MVFR and extremely rare IFR weather. Temperature variations range from -6°C to 21°C, with an average of 11.6°C, creating predictable but potentially challenging high-altitude flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistent, with a northerly prevailing direction at an average of 7.8 knots and occasional gusts up to 20 knots.

Notable Features

Located at significant altitude, the airport presents unique high-mountain aviation challenges typical of Andean region airports. The single runway 06/24 is 9,130 feet long with an asphalted surface, designed to accommodate aircraft operations in demanding high-elevation environments. Winds consistently favor runway alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 3.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate optimal VFR flying conditions during September, October, and November based on historical weather data. The high elevation requires careful performance calculations and consideration of aircraft capabilities. Runway 06/24 offers consistent wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges during approach and landing.

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

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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.