Bermejo Airport (SLBJ)
Medium airport · Bermejo, Tarija Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Bermejo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLBJ |
| IATA | BJO |
| Elevation | 1,249 ft (381 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°46'24" W 64°18'46" -22.77330, -64.31290 |
| Location | Bermejo, Tarija Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 118 ft | ASP | No |
Bermejo Airport at a glance
Bermejo Airport is a medium airport in Bermejo, Tarija Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as BJO. The field elevation of 1,249 ft (381 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLBJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLBJ 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 Bermejo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orán Airport | SASO | 42 km (23 NM) |
| General Enrique Mosconi Airport | SAST | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Yacuiba Airport | SLYA | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport | SLTJ | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport | SLVM | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bermejo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,249 ft field elevation of Bermejo 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 Bermejo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bermejo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bermejo Airport is SLBJ, and its IATA code is BJO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bermejo Airport above sea level?
Bermejo Airport sits at an elevation of 1,249 feet (381 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bermejo Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.7733, -64.3129 — in Bermejo, Tarija Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orán Airport, about 42 km away.
Does SLBJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLBJ 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 Bermejo Airport?
Bermejo Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.