International hub · Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra/Viru Viru International

SLVRVVI
Elevation
1,224 ft
Coordinates
17°39′S 63°08′W
Local time
America/La Paz

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Field information

SLVR runways, fuel & airport data

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

Santa Cruz de la Sierra/Viru Viru International (SLVR/VVI) has one runway, 16/34, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SLVR, 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

    Santa Cruz

  • Elevation

    1,224 ft

  • Position

    -17.6448, -63.1354

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · SLVR

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/3411,483 ft (3,500 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SLVR.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Santa Cruz de la Sierra/Viru Viru International (SLVR / VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SLVR 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 SLVR

  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 SLVR

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SLVR

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SLVR

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SLVR: 17° 38′ 41″ S 63° 8′ 7″ W; elevation 1224 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Santa Cruz

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SLVR

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

Location

Where SLVR sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Santa Cruz de la Sierra/Viru Viru International — one desk for the whole trip.

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