Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (SLPO)
Medium airport · Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLPO |
| IATA | POI |
| Elevation | 12,922 ft (3939 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°32'36" W 65°43'25" -19.54333, -65.72373 |
| Location | Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,130 ft (2783 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport at a glance
Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport is a medium airport in Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as POI. The field elevation of 12,922 ft (3939 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLPO 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, 06/24, offers 9,130 ft (2783 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLPO 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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alcantarí International Airport | SLAL | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base | SLSU | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Joya Andina International Airport | SLUY | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | SLOR | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | SLCB | 241 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12,922 ft field elevation of Capitan Nicolas Rojas 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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport is SLPO, and its IATA code is POI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport above sea level?
Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits at an elevation of 12,922 feet (3939 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.5433, -65.7237 — in Potosí, Potosí Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alcantarí International Airport, about 69 km away.
Does SLPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLPO 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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport?
Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,130 ft (2783 m) with a ASP surface.