Viru Viru International Airport

SLVR / VVI

Santa Cruz, BO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SLVR 031600Z 0318/0418 18015G25KT 9999 FEW040 SCT090 TX21/0319Z TN12/0411Z BECMG 0319/0321 17014KT BECMG 0404/0406 16004KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
22:00Z
+-1h
Fri
23:00Z
+0h
Sat
00:00Z
+1h
Sat
01:00Z
+2h
Sat
02:00Z
+3h
Sat
03:00Z
+4h
Sat
04:00Z
+5h
Sat
05:00Z
+6h
Sat
06:00Z
+7h
Sat
07:00Z
+8h
Sat
08:00Z
+9h
Sat
09:00Z
+10h
Sat
10:00Z
+11h
Sat
11:00Z
+12h
Sat
12:00Z
+13h
Sat
13:00Z
+14h
Sat
14:00Z
+15h
Sat
15:00Z
+16h
Sat
16:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
4 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW040
SCT090
FEW040
SCT090
FEW040
SCT090
FEW040
SCT090
FEW040
SCT090
FEW040
SCT090
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:35Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:35Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:35Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:24Z
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
180° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW040 SCT090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 19:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 14 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 14 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 4 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 4 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.