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2.2.1 Bolivia ALTO International Airport
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Bolivia ALTO International Airport

Second busiest airport which is administered by AASANA, except management and services in land that is administered by El Servicio de Aeropuertos Bolivianos Sociedad Anonima SABSA, recently nationalized by the Bolivian Government.

Location Details

Country

Bolivia

Latitude

-16.513334

Province / District

 

Longitude

-68.19226

Town or City (Closest)

Ciudad El Alto

Elevation (ft and m)

13,325 ft

4,061 m

Airfield Name

El Alto

IATA and ICAO Codes

SLLP

Open From (hours)

00:00

Open To (hours)

24:00

For further information, please see the following links:

 Allmetsat Website for Bolivia Alto International Airport

4.5 Bolivia Airport Company Contact List

Runways

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

4,000 mtrs x 46 mtrs

Orientation

10-34

Surface

Pavimento rígido


Helicopter Pad(s)

In Bolivia there are no private helicopter transportation services. The FAB Bolivian Air Force, for its helicopters uses a landing platform of air operations, for military use.

For the specific case of humanitarian support in emergency situations, the following technical solutions are offered:

El Alto La Paz Airport, FAB’s aircraft operations apron is used.

Jorge Wilsterman Cochabamba Airport, FAB’s aircraft operations apron is used.

Tte. A. Jorge Henrich Trinidad Airport, the head 32 of the runway is used because it is strategically controlled by the FAB.

Other airports in the country use the commercial parking platform.

Airport Infrastructure Details

 

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

No

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes

 

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for  (April 2014)

Annual Figures

Monthly

Daily

Total aircraft movements

 n/a

627 int

3,298 nat

 n/a 

Total passengers

  n/a

94,418 int

358,158 nat

  n/a

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)

Concession

  n/a   n/a

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)

Concession

  n/a   n/a

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

 n/a

  n/a   n/a

The Air Service Operators have storage areas with sufficient capacity for domestic cargo, which has restricted volume due to the cost of the service.

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo:

B757

Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet

B757

Total aircraft parking area (m²)

Principal 24,486 M2

Load 8,391 M2 (2 parking spaces)

Storage Area (mt)

1,679 M2

Cubic Meters (m³)

 n/a

Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)

Yes

Terciary service

If "Yes" specify below

Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)

Yes

Max Capacity (mt)

7.0

Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No)

Yes

Loading Ramps (Yes / No)

Yes

Storage Facilities

ALBO S.A. has the concession contract for the management services of customs warehouses and transit control through bidding GNAF No. 001/2002 called by the National Customs. Tariffs are as follows:

Logistics Service = 0.45% CIF value

Storage = General merchandise = 0.09 USD/KG (period of 15 days)

Hazardous = 1.50 USD/KG (período 15 days)

Container 20´ = 7.0 USD/cont. (de 1 a 15 días)

In Bulk = 0.05 USD/MT per day

Storage Insurance = 0.1% CIF value (period of 30 days)

Grants = 64% of the established tariffs.

Airfield Cost

Navigation Charges

National:

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

Landing USD - $

Night Landing USD - $

Night Take-Off USD - $

Parking

Handling Charges

0

10.000

64.0 (fixed)

113.91 (fixed)

30% of landing

30% of landing

180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not quotted

10.001

20.000

3.66 x Tn

7.22

30% of landing

30% of landing

180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not quotted

20.001

And over

4.83 x Tn

9.5

30% of landing

30% of landing

180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not quotted

Note 1: Schedule of night landing is between 19:01-24:00 hours

Note 2: Parking fees are for every 180 minutes to 24 hours or part of this

Note 3: All these positions are administered by SABSA and are the same for all the international airports in Bolivia

International:

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

Landing USD - $

Night Landing USD - $

Night Take-Off USD - $

Parking

Handling Charges

10.001

20.000

6.93 x Tn

6.52 x Tn

30% of landing

30% of landing

180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not quotted

20.001

80,000

6.84 x Tn

6.43 x Tn

30% of landing

30% of landing

180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not quotted

80,001

150,000

6.75 x Tn

6.35 x Tn

30% of landing

30% of landing

180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not quotted

150,001

And over

5.76 x Tn

5.42 x Tn

30% of landing

30% of landing

180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not quotted

Note 1: Schedule of night landing is between 19:01-24:00 hours

Note 2: Parking fees are for every 180 minutes to 24 hours or part of this

Note 3: These charges are administered by SABSA and are the same for all the international airports in Bolivia

Fuel Services Charges

 

Price per Unit

Jet A-1

National 1.48 usd/galon

0.39 usd/ltr

International 3.58 usd/galon

0.95 usd/ltr

Avgas

0.68 usd/ltr

Cargo Terminal Charges

Import

Rate US$ / kg

Handling Charge per kg

N/A

Break Bulk Fee

N/A

Diplomatic Mail

None

Strong Room – per consignment

N/A

Cold Storage Fee

N/A

Delivery outside normal working hours

30% fees

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

12.0 usd/doc

Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours

Period of 15 days 0.09 usd/kgr

Export

Rate US$ / kg

Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo

N/A

International Air WayBill

12.0 usd/doc

Local Air WayBill

12.0 usd/doc

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

15.0 usd/doc

Air Way Bill Documentation

12.0 usd/doc

Diplomatic Mail

Not subject to collection

Storage charges per kg per day

Period of15 days 0.09 usd/kgr

Air-bridge Charges

CICLO DE OPERACION

MINUTES

NATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

00  -   90

40

60

91  -  120

48

72

121  -  150

56

84

151  -  180

64

96

181  -  210

72

108

211  -  adelante

80

120

Security

Good. Guaranteed by the different services provided by SABSA as airport operator in La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz (Viru Viru airport)

Companies Available 

LLOYD AEREO BOLIVIANO (LAB)

Services provided:

  • Air Starter
  • Ground power unit (GPU)
  • Stevedores in platform
  • Motorized stair
  • Sewage truck
  • Water truck
  • Tractor trailer
  • Tow tractor
  • Forklift truck

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: Azfreight Website for Bolivia

For information on Bolivia aviation Contact details, please see the following link: 

4.5 Bolivia Airport Company Contact List

 

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