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Viru Viru International Airport

IATA VVIICAO SLVR🇧🇴 Santa Cruz
Coordinates
17.6448°S, 63.1354°W
Elevation
1,224 ft (373 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BO-S
Time zone
La Paz(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
17:53
Civil dusk
18:17

About 11h 9m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Viru Viru International Airport

Viru Viru International Airport

Viru Viru International Airport is an international airport serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located 17 km (11 mi) north of the city. It is Bolivia's primary air terminal, handling much of the international traffic into the country. In 2023, the airport handled 4.12 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in Bolivia. It serves as a major focus city for Boliviana de Aviación and offers routes to destinations across South America, North America, and Europe.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SLVR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 3411,483 ft / 3,500 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.700 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.800 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOSANTA CRUZ RDO127.100 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (12)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Viru Viru International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Viru Viru International Airport?

The ICAO code for Viru Viru International Airport is SLVR, and its IATA code is VVI.

Where is Viru Viru International Airport located?

Viru Viru International Airport is large airport located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, at an elevation of 1,224 ft (373 m).

How many runways does Viru Viru International Airport have?

Viru Viru International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,483 ft / 3,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Viru Viru International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Viru Viru International Airport include AeroMéxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, Amaszonas, American Airlines, Astrakhan Airlines, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Viru Viru International Airport?

Historical data lists 12 nonstop destinations from Viru Viru International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Viru Viru International Airport in?

Viru Viru International Airport is in the America/La Paz time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Viru Viru International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Viru Viru International Airport is approximately 13.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Viru Viru International Airport?

The nearest airport to Viru Viru International Airport is Collpa Airport (SLCY), about 5.3 nm to the nnw, followed by El Trompillo Airport and Caranda Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Viru Viru International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.