International hub · Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni/La Joya Andina

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Elevation
11,136 ft
Coordinates
20°26′S 66°51′W
Local time
America/La Paz

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Field information

SLUY runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Uyuni/La Joya Andina (SLUY/UYU) has one runway, 13/31, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long of concrete. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1800Z, O/T O/R. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SLUY, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/La Paz

  • Country

    Bolivia

    BO

  • Municipality

    Quijarro

  • Elevation

    11,136 ft

  • Position

    -20.4413, -66.8576

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    Mon-Fri 1000-1800Z, O/T O/R

Runways · SLUY

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/3113,123 ft (4,000 m)148 ftconcrete—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SLUY.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Uyuni/La Joya Andina (SLUY / UYU) in Uyuni, Bolivia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SLUY is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SLUY

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SLUY

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SLUY covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SLUY

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SLUY is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SLUY

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SLUY: 20° 26′ 29″ S 66° 51′ 27″ W; elevation 11136 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Uyuni

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Uyuni. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SLUY.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SLUY

    Support for freighter operations into SLUY covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SLUY sits in the network

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