El Trompillo Airport (SLET)
Medium airport · Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | El Trompillo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLET |
| IATA | SRZ |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°48'42" W 63°10'17" -17.81160, -63.17150 |
| Location | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,098 ft (2773 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
El Trompillo Airport at a glance
El Trompillo Airport is a medium airport in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as SRZ. The field elevation of 1,371 ft (418 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLET 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, 16/34, offers 9,098 ft (2773 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLET 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 El Trompillo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Viru Viru International Airport | SLVR | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base | SLSU | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Alcantarí International Airport | SLAL | 263 km (142 NM) |
| San Ignacio de Velasco Airport | SLSV | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | SLCB | 321 km (173 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Trompillo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,371 ft field elevation of El Trompillo 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 El Trompillo Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Trompillo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Trompillo Airport is SLET, and its IATA code is SRZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Trompillo Airport above sea level?
El Trompillo Airport sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Trompillo Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.8116, -63.1715 — in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Viru Viru International Airport, about 19 km away.
Does SLET publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLET 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 El Trompillo Airport?
El Trompillo Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,098 ft (2773 m) with a ASP surface.