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Bolivia Viru Viru International Airport

First and busiest airport run by AASANA, except for the management and services in land which are run by the Servicio de Aeropuertos Bolivianos Sociedad Anónima SABSA, recently nationalized by the Bolivian State

Location Details

Country

Bolivia

Latitude

-17.64476

Province or District

 

Longitude

-63.13536

Town or City (Closest)

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Elevation (ft and m)

1,225 ft

373 m

Airfield Name

Viru Viru

IATA and ICAO Codes

SLVR

Open From (hours)

00:00

Open To (hours)

24:00

For further information, please see the following links:

Allmetsat Website for Viru Viru International Airport 

4.5 Bolivia Airport Company Contact List

Runways

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,500 m x 45 m

Orientation

16-34

Surface

Rigid pavement

Helicopter Pad(s)

In Bolivia there are no private helicopter transport services. For its helicopters, the Bolivian Air Force (FAB) uses the aircraft operations apron, of military use.

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

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

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

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

In the rest of the airports in the country, the commercial passenger apron is used.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

Jet A-1

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Terminal charge

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

 

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

Air services companies have covered storage areas with sufficient capacity for domestic cargo, which has restricted volumes due to the cost of the service.

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo:

DC-10

Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet

DC-10 / B757

Total aircraft parking area (m²)

Main 72,750m2

Load 12,330 m2

Storage Area (mt)

718,68 m2

Cubic Meters (m³)

 n/a

Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)

Yes

Service provided by third parties

If "Yes" specify below below

Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)

Yes

Max Capacity (mt)

15.0

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:

Logistic service = 0.45% CIF value

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

Hazardous merchandise = 1.50 USD/KG (15 days)

Container 20´ = 7.0 USD/cont. (1 to 15 days)

Bulk = 0.05 USD/m per day

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

Donations = 64% of the established fees.

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% landing cost

30% landing cost

180 minutes to 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not listed

10,001

20,000

3.66 x Tn

7.22

30% landing cost

30% landing cost

180 minutes to 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not listed

20,001

And over

4.83 x Tn

9.5

30% landing cost

30% landing cost

180 minutes to 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not listed

Note 1: Night landing hours are between 19:01 – 24:00 h hours

Note 2: Parking charges are for 180 minutes to 24 hours or part thereof

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

International

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (max take-off weight)(kg)

Navigation (per journey)

USD $

Landing

USD $

Night Landing

USD $

Night Take-Off

USD $

Parking

Handling Charges

0

10,000

48.0 usd (fixed)

45.53 usd

30% landing cost

30% landing cost

180 minutes to 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not listed

10,001

20,000

6.93 x Tn

6.52 x Tn

30% landing cost

30% landing cost

180 minutes to 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not listed

20,001

80.000

6.84 x Tn

6.43 x Tn

30% landing cost

30% landing cost

180 minutes to 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not listed

80.001

150.000

6.75 x Tn

6.35 x Tn

30% landing cost

30% landing cost

180 minutes to 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing

Not listed

Note 1: Night landing hours are between 19:01 – 24:00 h hours

Note 2: Parking charges are for 180 minutes to 24 hours or part thereof

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

Fuel Services Charges

 

Price per Unit

Jet A-1

National 1.48 usd/gallon

0.39 usd/lt

International 3.58 usd/gallon

0.95 usd/lt

Avgas

0.68 usd/lt

Cargo Terminal Charges

Import

Rate US$ / kg

Handling Charge per kg

 n/a

Break bulk (MT)

  n/a

Diplomatic Mail

  n/a

Strong Room - per consignment

  n/a

Cold Storage Fee

  n/a

Delivery outside normal working hours

  n/a

Preparation of substitute AOA - Invoice - Receipt

12.0 usd/doc

Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours

15 days period 0.09 usd/kg

Export

Rate US$ / kg

Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo

12.0 usd/doc

International AirWay Bill

12.0 usd/doc

Local Air WayBill

15.0 usd/doc

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

12.0 usd/doc

Air Way Bill Documentation

Not subject to collection

Diplomatic Mail

15 days period 0.09 usd/kg

Storage charges per kg per day

  n/a

Air-bridge Charges

OPERATIONS CYCLE

MINUTES

NATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

00 - 90

40

60

91 - 120

48

72

121 - 150

56

84

151 - 180

64

96

181 - 210

72

108

211 - on

80

120

Security

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

Companies Available 

SABSA

Services provided: 

  • Approach bridge
  • Ground power unit
  • Conveyor
  • Water truck
  • Sewage truck
  • Pallet lift
  • Motorized stair
  • Pull bar
  • Luggage carrier
  • Tractor tráiler

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: 

Azfreight website for Bolivia Viru Viru Airport

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

4.5 Bolivia Airport Company Contact List


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