Regional airport · Tarija, Bolivia
Tarija/Capt Oriel Lea Plaza
- Elevation
- 6,079 ft
- Coordinates
- 21°33′S 64°42′W
- Local time
- America/La Paz
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Field information
SLTJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tarija/Capt Oriel Lea Plaza (SLTJ/TJA) has one runway, 13/31, 10,007 ft (3,050 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1000-0200Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SLTJ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/La Paz
Country
Bolivia
BO
Municipality
Tarija
Elevation
6,079 ft
Position
-21.5557, -64.7013
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
1000-0200Z
Runways · SLTJ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,007 ft (3,050 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SLTJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tarija/Capt Oriel Lea Plaza (SLTJ / TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SLTJ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SLTJ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Bolivia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Bolivia. Applicable permit lead times for Bolivia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Bolivia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at SLTJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SLTJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SLTJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SLTJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SLTJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SLTJ: 21° 33′ 21″ S 64° 42′ 5″ W; elevation 6079 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tarija
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tarija. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SLTJ.
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Cargo Operations at SLTJ
Support for freighter operations into SLTJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into SLTJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tarija/Capt Oriel Lea Plaza — one desk for the whole trip.