Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport (VLM): Codes, Runways & Location
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport (IATA: VLM · ICAO: SLVM) is a medium-sized airport serving Villamontes, Bolivia. It lies at 21.2552° S, 63.4056° W, 1305 ft (398 m) above sea level.
Overview of Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Villamontes in Bolivia. It is identified by the IATA code VLM and the ICAO code SLVM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1499 m (4918 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1305 ft (398 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 82 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 ≈ 1,499 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport
Where is Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport located?
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport is located in Villamontes, Bolivia. Its coordinates are 21.2552° S, 63.4056° W.
What is the airport code for Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport?
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport has an IATA code of VLM and an ICAO code of SLVM.
How long is the runway at Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport?
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport's longest runway is about 1499 m (4918 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport have?
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport a major airport?
Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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