Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA): Codes, Runways & Location
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (IATA: TJA · ICAO: SLTJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Tarija, Bolivia. It lies at 21.5557° S, 64.7013° W, 6079 ft (1853 m) above sea level.
Overview of Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tarija in Bolivia. It is identified by the IATA code TJA and the ICAO code SLTJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6079 ft (1853 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Yacuiba Airport (BYC) about 117 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,050 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
Where is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport located?
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is located in Tarija, Bolivia. Its coordinates are 21.5557° S, 64.7013° W.
What is the airport code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport?
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport has an IATA code of TJA and an ICAO code of SLTJ.
How long is the runway at Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport?
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport's longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport have?
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport a major airport?
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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