Yacuiba Airport (SLYA)
Medium airport · Yacuíba, Tarija Department, Bolivia
Airport data
| Name | Yacuiba Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SLYA |
| IATA | BYC |
| Elevation | 2,112 ft (644 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°57'39" W 63°39'6" -21.96090, -63.65170 |
| Location | Yacuíba, Tarija Department, Bolivia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 118 ft | ASP | No |
Yacuiba Airport at a glance
Yacuiba Airport is a medium airport in Yacuíba, Tarija Department, Bolivia, known to airline systems as BYC. The field elevation of 2,112 ft (644 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SLYA 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, 02/20, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SLYA 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 Yacuiba Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Enrique Mosconi Airport | SAST | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport | SLVM | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Bermejo Airport | SLBJ | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport | SLTJ | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Mayor Infante Rivarola" | PY-0043 | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yacuiba Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,112 ft field elevation of Yacuiba 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 Yacuiba Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yacuiba Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yacuiba Airport is SLYA, and its IATA code is BYC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yacuiba Airport above sea level?
Yacuiba Airport sits at an elevation of 2,112 feet (644 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yacuiba Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.9609, -63.6517 — in Yacuíba, Tarija Department, Bolivia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Enrique Mosconi Airport, about 74 km away.
Does SLYA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SLYA 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 Yacuiba Airport?
Yacuiba Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.