Alcantarí International Airport (SLAL)
Large airport · Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Alcantarí International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLAL |
| IATA | SRE |
| Elevation | 10,184 ft (3104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°14'49" W 65°8'59" -19.24684, -65.14961 |
| Location | Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Alcantarí International Airport at a glance
Alcantarí International Airport is a large airport in Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as SRE. The field elevation of 10,184 ft (3104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLAL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLAL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alcantarí International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base | SLSU | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | SLPO | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Joya Andina International Airport | SLUY | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | SLCB | 230 km (124 NM) |
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | SLOR | 249 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alcantarí International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10,184 ft field elevation of Alcantarí International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 20 airports and airfields we list for Bolivia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alcantarí International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alcantarí International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alcantarí International Airport is SLAL, and its IATA code is SRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alcantarí International Airport above sea level?
Alcantarí International Airport sits at an elevation of 10,184 feet (3104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alcantarí International Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.2468, -65.1496 — in Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base, about 30 km away.
Does SLAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLAL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alcantarí International Airport?
Alcantarí International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a Asphalt surface.