Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base (SLSU)
Medium airport · Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLSU |
| Elevation | 9,540 ft (2908 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°0'26" W 65°17'19" -19.00710, -65.28870 |
| Location | Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,300 ft (2835 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base at a glance
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base is a medium airport in Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia. The field elevation of 9,540 ft (2908 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLSU 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, 05/23, offers 9,300 ft (2835 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLSU 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 Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base
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 | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | SLPO | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Jorge Wilsterman International Airport | SLCB | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | SLOR | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Joya Andina International Airport | SLUY | 229 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,540 ft field elevation of Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base 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 Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base is SLSU, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base above sea level?
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 9,540 feet (2908 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at -19.0071, -65.2887 — in Sucre, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alcantarí International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does SLSU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLSU 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 Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base?
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,300 ft (2835 m) with a CON surface.