San Ignacio de Velasco Airport (SLSV)
Medium airport · San Ignacio de Velasco, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | San Ignacio de Velasco Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLSV |
| Elevation | 1,477 ft (450 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°24'4" W 61°2'43" -16.40124, -61.04520 |
| Location | San Ignacio de Velasco, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,055 ft (2760 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
San Ignacio de Velasco Airport at a glance
San Ignacio de Velasco Airport is a medium airport in San Ignacio de Velasco, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. The field elevation of 1,477 ft (450 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLSV 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, 18/36, offers 9,055 ft (2760 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLSV 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 San Ignacio de Velasco 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 | 262 km (141 NM) |
| El Trompillo Airport | SLET | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Brigadeiro Camarão Airport | SBVH | 425 km (230 NM) |
| Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport | SLPS | 446 km (241 NM) |
| Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport | SLTR | 451 km (244 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San Ignacio de Velasco Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,477 ft field elevation of San Ignacio de Velasco 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 San Ignacio de Velasco Airport
What is the ICAO code of San Ignacio de Velasco Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San Ignacio de Velasco Airport is SLSV, 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 San Ignacio de Velasco Airport above sea level?
San Ignacio de Velasco Airport sits at an elevation of 1,477 feet (450 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is San Ignacio de Velasco Airport located?
The airport lies at -16.4012, -61.0452 — in San Ignacio de Velasco, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Viru Viru International Airport, about 262 km away.
Does SLSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLSV 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 San Ignacio de Velasco Airport?
San Ignacio de Velasco Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,055 ft (2760 m) with a ASP surface.