Viru Viru International Airport (SLVR)
Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
SLVR
IATA
VVI
City
Santa Cruz
Country
Bolivia
Region
Latin America
Elevation
1,224 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-17.6448, -63.1354
Overview
Bolivian lowland airport at moderate elevation. BoA hub and main international gateway.
Current Weather at SLVR
Pilots flying into or out of Viru Viru 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 SLVR 172100Z 34023G33KT 9999 FEW030 30/21 Q1007 NOSIGWind 340° at 23 kt — likely active runway near heading 34
Current TAF
TAF SLVR 171600Z 1718/1818 34020G40KT 9999 SCT027 TX32/1719Z TN24/1710Z BECMG 1721/1723 34015G25KT BECMG 1814/1816 35020G42KT FEW025Decode METAR for SLVR
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Viru Viru International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for SLVR. 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 SLVR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Santa Cruz. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Viru Viru International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Viru Viru International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SLVR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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