Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (SLPS)
Medium airport · Puerto Suárez, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLPS |
| IATA | PSZ |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 18°58'31" W 57°49'14" -18.97530, -57.82060 |
| Location | Puerto Suárez, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 118 ft | ASP | No |
Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport at a glance
Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport is a medium airport in Puerto Suárez, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as PSZ. The field elevation of 440 ft (134 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLPS 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, 05/23, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLPS 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 Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corumbá International Airport | SBCR | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate | SGVM | 354 km (191 NM) |
| Campo Grande Airport | SBCG | 369 km (199 NM) |
| Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport | SBCY | 411 km (222 NM) |
| Maestro Marinho Franco Airport | SBRD | 422 km (228 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 440 ft field elevation of Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. 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 Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport
What is the ICAO code of Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport?
The ICAO identifier of Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport is SLPS, and its IATA code is PSZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport above sea level?
Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport located?
The airport lies at -18.9753, -57.8206 — in Puerto Suárez, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corumbá International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does SLPS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLPS 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 Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport?
Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.