Joya Andina International Airport (SLUY)
Large airport · Quijarro, Potosí Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Joya Andina International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLUY |
| IATA | UYU |
| Elevation | 11,136 ft (3394 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°26'29" W 66°51'27" -20.44130, -66.85755 |
| Location | Quijarro, Potosí Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Joya Andina International Airport at a glance
Joya Andina International Airport is a large airport in Quijarro, Potosí Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as UYU. The field elevation of 11,136 ft (3394 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLUY 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, 13/31, offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLUY 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 Joya Andina International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | SLPO | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Alcantarí International Airport | SLAL | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Juana Azurduy de Padilla Air Force Base | SLSU | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport | SLTJ | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Juan Mendoza International Airport | SLOR | 277 km (150 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Joya Andina International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11,136 ft field elevation of Joya Andina International 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 Joya Andina International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Joya Andina International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Joya Andina International Airport is SLUY, and its IATA code is UYU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Joya Andina International Airport above sea level?
Joya Andina International Airport sits at an elevation of 11,136 feet (3394 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Joya Andina International Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.4413, -66.8576 — in Quijarro, Potosí Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport, about 155 km away.
Does SLUY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLUY 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 Joya Andina International Airport?
Joya Andina International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a CON surface.