Concepción Airport

SLCP / CEP

Concepción, BO

Last Updated
Jul 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SLCP 032200Z 18005KT 9999 BKN020 14/11 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,620 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,620 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Concepción Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
LCP
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,653 ft 98 ft GRASS
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SLCP

2,531 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49%
MVFR
40.3%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
0.4%

Concepción Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 37°C with an average of 25.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 40.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
1%
N
38%
S
15.9%
W
1.5%
NE
0.2%
NW
2.7%
SE
0.4%
SW
0.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.6°C
Range: 9°C to 37°C
9°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

May June July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,531 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Concepción Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SLCP
IATA Code: CEP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,620 ft MSL

Location

City: Concepción
Country: BO
Latitude: -16.142688°
Longitude: -62.026595°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,653 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Concepción Airport

Concepción Airport (SLCP/CEP) is located in Concepción, BO at an elevation of 1,620 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 5,653 feet.

Weather Profile

SLCP is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 49% of the time across 2,531 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 10.8% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SLCP come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (40.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, June, July, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 9°C (48°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 25.6°C (78°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.24 inHg (342-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,531 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.