Airports / Bolivia / SLSV
San Ignacio de Velasco Airport.
San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia · 1,477 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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11 ratings
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Operators based
1,477
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
141 nm
To the nearest alternate
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
Overview
San Ignacio de Velasco Airport (SLSV) is a mid-sized airport serving San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia. The field lies at an elevation of 1,477 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
SLSV has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Viru Viru International Airport (VVI, 141 nm), El Trompillo Airport (SRZ, 149 nm), and Brigadeiro Camarão Airport (BVH, 229 nm). SLSV offers a single 9,055-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of SLSV vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SLSV, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
SLSV
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
SLSV
Elevation
1,477 ft
Coordinates
16.4012° S · 61.0452° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Bolivia fields
state range 440–13,355 ft
At 1,477 ft, SLSV sits higher than 50% of the 20 Bolivia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,055 ft
- 18/369,055 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,055 ft
SLSV's 9,055 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. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 141nmVVIViru Viru International AirportSanta Cruz
- 149nmSRZEl Trompillo AirportSanta Cruz
- 229nmBVHBrigadeiro Camarão AirportVilhena
- 241nmPSZCapitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airportPuerto Suárez
- 243nmTDDTeniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz AirportTrinidad
- 249nmCMGCorumbá International AirportCorumbá
Location
Open the full mapSLSV · San Ignacio de Velasco Airport · San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SLSV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 2,772 nm | 6h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,815 nm | 6h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,402 nm | 8h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,449 nm | 8h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,473 nm | 8h 29m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,508 nm | 8h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,513 nm | 8h 34m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,580 nm | 8h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SLSV?
- San Ignacio de Velasco Airport's longest paved runway is 9,055 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 SLSV?
- San Ignacio de Velasco Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,055 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SLSV?
- The closest alternate is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), about 141 nm away, followed by El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) at 149 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SLSV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 6h 51m (2,772 nm), Palm Beach about 6h 57m (2,815 nm), Houston about 8h 19m (3,402 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.