Airports / Bolivia / CBB
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport.
Cochabamba, Bolivia · 8,360 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
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4,502 ratings
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8,360
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#2 / 18
Bolivia airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 4502 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated Bolivia fields.
61 nm
To the nearest alternate
Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU).
Overview
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (SLCB / CBB) is a large commercial airport serving Cochabamba, Bolivia. The airport sits 8,360 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CBB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU, 61 nm), Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base (SLSU, 108 nm), and Alcantarí International Airport (SRE, 124 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,460-foot paved runway, CBB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CBB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cochabamba.
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Field capability
ICAO
SLCB
IATA
CBB
FAA / Local
SLCB
Elevation
8,360 ft
Coordinates
17.4211° S · 66.1771° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Bolivia fields
state range 440–13,355 ft
At 8,360 ft, CBB sits higher than 65% of the 20 Bolivia fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,460 ft
- 14/3212,460 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/238,692 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,460 ft
CBB's 12,460 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 8,360 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 61nmORUJuan Mendoza International AirportOruro
- 108nmSLSUJuana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force BaseSucre
- 124nmSREAlcantarí International AirportSucre
- 128nmLPBEl Alto International AirportLa Paz / El Alto
- 130nmPOICapitan Nicolas Rojas AirportPotosí
- 172nmTDDTeniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz AirportTrinidad
Location
Open the full mapSLCB · Jorge Wilsterman International Airport · Cochabamba, Bolivia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CBB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 2,722 nm | 6h 44m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,770 nm | 6h 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,290 nm | 8h 3m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,389 nm | 8h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,419 nm | 8h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,443 nm | 8h 24m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,494 nm | 8h 32m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,526 nm | 8h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CBB?
- Jorge Wilsterman International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,460 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CBB?
- Jorge Wilsterman International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,460 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CBB?
- The closest alternate is Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU), about 61 nm away, followed by Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base (SLSU) at 108 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CBB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 6h 44m (2,722 nm), Palm Beach about 6h 51m (2,770 nm), Houston about 8h 3m (3,290 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.