Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport (SLSA)
Medium airport · Santa Ana del Yacuma, El Beni Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLSA |
| IATA | SBL |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°45'44" W 65°26'7" -13.76220, -65.43520 |
| Location | Santa Ana del Yacuma, El Beni Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,013 ft (1528 m) | 69 ft | ASP | No |
Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport at a glance
Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport is a medium airport in Santa Ana del Yacuma, El Beni Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as SBL. The field elevation of 472 ft (144 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLSA 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, 14/32, offers 5,013 ft (1528 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLSA 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 Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport | SLTR | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport | SLRI | 314 km (170 NM) |
| Guayaramerín Airport | SLGM | 320 km (173 NM) |
| Guajará-Mirim Airport | SBGM | 331 km (179 NM) |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | SLCB | 415 km (224 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 472 ft field elevation of Santa Ana Del Yacuma 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 Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport is SLSA, and its IATA code is SBL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport above sea level?
Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.7622, -65.4352 — in Santa Ana del Yacuma, El Beni Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport, about 130 km away.
Does SLSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLSA 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 Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport?
Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,013 ft (1528 m) with a ASP surface.