Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): Codes, Runways & Location
Viru Viru International Airport (IATA: VVI · ICAO: SLVR) is a large airport serving Santa Cruz, Bolivia. It lies at 17.6448° S, 63.1354° W, 1224 ft (373 m) above sea level.
Overview of Viru Viru International Airport
Viru Viru International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Santa Cruz in Bolivia. It is identified by the IATA code VVI and the ICAO code SLVR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Viru Viru International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1224 ft (373 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) about 19 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Viru Viru International Airport
Where is Viru Viru International Airport located?
Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Its coordinates are 17.6448° S, 63.1354° W.
What is the airport code for Viru Viru International Airport?
Viru Viru International Airport has an IATA code of VVI and an ICAO code of SLVR.
How long is the runway at Viru Viru International Airport?
Viru Viru International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Viru Viru International Airport have?
Viru Viru International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Viru Viru International Airport a major airport?
Viru Viru International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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