Rurrenabaque Airport

SLRQ / RBQ

Rurrenabaque, BO

Last Updated
Apr 30, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLRQ 301200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW080 23/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 676 ft
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,676 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Rurrenabaque Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LRQ
14
32
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 4,921 ft 0 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
18/36 4,757 ft 0 ft ASP
0.0 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 - SLRQ

1,844 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
3.1%

Rurrenabaque Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 37°C with an average of 27.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 19.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
31%
NE
9.1%
E
7.1%
SE
10.4%
S
2.6%
SW
3.5%
W
4.6%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 17°C to 37°C
17°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September November April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,844 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rurrenabaque Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLRQ
IATA Code: RBQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 676 ft MSL

Location

City: Rurrenabaque
Country: BO
Latitude: -14.427900°
Longitude: -67.496803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,757 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rurrenabaque Airport

Rurrenabaque Airport (SLRQ/RBQ) is located in Rurrenabaque, BO at an elevation of 676 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (14/32, 18/36), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,844 weather observations shows SLRQ maintains VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SLRQ come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 5.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (19.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 27.4°C (81°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.07 to 29.95 inHg (341-1014 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,844 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.