El Alto International Airport (SLLP)
La Paz, Bolivia · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SLLP
IATA
LPB
City
La Paz
Country
Bolivia
Region
Latin America
Elevation
13,325 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-16.5133, -68.1923
Overview
Highest international airport in the world at over 13000 feet. Extreme density altitude operations.
Current Weather at SLLP
Pilots flying into or out of El Alto International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR SLLP 030900Z 07005KT 8000 1500E BCFG FEW002 M03/M04 Q1039 TEMPO 0800 FGWind 070° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 07
Current TAF
TAF SLLP 030400Z 0306/0406 08006KT 4000 BCFG FEW002 BKN010 TX14/0319Z TNM03/0310Z BECMG 0312/0315 14010KT 9999 NSW FEW015 BECMG 0323/0404 08006KTDecode METAR for SLLP
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at El Alto International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SLLP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SLLP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near La Paz. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around El Alto International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at El Alto International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SLLP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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