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 030900Z 17004KT 8000 SCT070 21/21 Q1018 NOSIG

Wind 170° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 17

Current TAF

TAF SLVR 030400Z 0306/0406 16005KT 8000 SCT023 BKN070 TX30/0319Z TN22/0310Z BECMG 0317/0320 34008KT SCT025 BECMG 0301/0304 17004KT BKN070

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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