Bolivia ALTO International Airport
Second busiest airport which is administered by AASANA, except management and services in land that is administered by El Servicio de Aeropuertos Bolivianos Sociedad Anonima SABSA, recently nationalized by the Bolivian Government.
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Location Details |
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Country |
Bolivia |
Latitude |
-16.513334 |
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Province / District |
Longitude |
-68.19226 |
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Town or City (Closest) |
Ciudad El Alto |
Elevation (ft and m) |
13,325 ft 4,061 m |
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Airfield Name |
El Alto |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
SLLP |
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Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
For further information, please see the following links:
Allmetsat Website for Bolivia Alto International Airport
4.5 Bolivia Airport Company Contact List
Runways
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
4,000 mtrs x 46 mtrs |
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Orientation |
10-34 |
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Surface |
Pavimento rígido |
Helicopter Pad(s)
In Bolivia there are no private helicopter transportation services. The FAB Bolivian Air Force, for its helicopters uses a landing platform of air operations, for military use.
For the specific case of humanitarian support in emergency situations, the following technical solutions are offered:
El Alto La Paz Airport, FAB’s aircraft operations apron is used.
Jorge Wilsterman Cochabamba Airport, FAB’s aircraft operations apron is used.
Tte. A. Jorge Henrich Trinidad Airport, the head 32 of the runway is used because it is strategically controlled by the FAB.
Other airports in the country use the commercial parking platform.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for (April 2014) |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
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Total aircraft movements |
n/a |
627 int 3,298 nat |
n/a |
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Total passengers |
n/a |
94,418 int 358,158 nat |
n/a |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
Concession |
n/a | n/a |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
Concession |
n/a | n/a |
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a |
The Air Service Operators have storage areas with sufficient capacity for domestic cargo, which has restricted volume due to the cost of the service.
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
B757 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
B757 |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
Principal 24,486 M2 Load 8,391 M2 (2 parking spaces) |
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Storage Area (mt) |
1,679 M2 |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
n/a |
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Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes Terciary service |
If "Yes" specify below |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
7.0 |
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Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Storage Facilities
ALBO S.A. has the concession contract for the management services of customs warehouses and transit control through bidding GNAF No. 001/2002 called by the National Customs. Tariffs are as follows:
Logistics Service = 0.45% CIF value
Storage = General merchandise = 0.09 USD/KG (period of 15 days)
Hazardous = 1.50 USD/KG (período 15 days)
Container 20´ = 7.0 USD/cont. (de 1 a 15 días)
In Bulk = 0.05 USD/MT per day
Storage Insurance = 0.1% CIF value (period of 30 days)
Grants = 64% of the established tariffs.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
National:
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Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Landing USD - $ |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Parking |
Handling Charges |
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0 |
10.000 |
64.0 (fixed) |
113.91 (fixed) |
30% of landing |
30% of landing |
180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing |
Not quotted |
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10.001 |
20.000 |
3.66 x Tn |
7.22 |
30% of landing |
30% of landing |
180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing |
Not quotted |
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20.001 |
And over |
4.83 x Tn |
9.5 |
30% of landing |
30% of landing |
180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing |
Not quotted |
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Note 1: Schedule of night landing is between 19:01-24:00 hours Note 2: Parking fees are for every 180 minutes to 24 hours or part of this Note 3: All these positions are administered by SABSA and are the same for all the international airports in Bolivia |
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International:
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Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Landing USD - $ |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Parking |
Handling Charges |
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10.001 |
20.000 |
6.93 x Tn |
6.52 x Tn |
30% of landing |
30% of landing |
180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing |
Not quotted |
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20.001 |
80,000 |
6.84 x Tn |
6.43 x Tn |
30% of landing |
30% of landing |
180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing |
Not quotted |
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80,001 |
150,000 |
6.75 x Tn |
6.35 x Tn |
30% of landing |
30% of landing |
180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing |
Not quotted |
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150,001 |
And over |
5.76 x Tn |
5.42 x Tn |
30% of landing |
30% of landing |
180 minutes at 24 hours and fraction = 20% landing |
Not quotted |
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Note 1: Schedule of night landing is between 19:01-24:00 hours Note 2: Parking fees are for every 180 minutes to 24 hours or part of this Note 3: These charges are administered by SABSA and are the same for all the international airports in Bolivia |
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Fuel Services Charges
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Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
National 1.48 usd/galon 0.39 usd/ltr International 3.58 usd/galon 0.95 usd/ltr |
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Avgas |
0.68 usd/ltr |
Cargo Terminal Charges
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Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling Charge per kg |
N/A |
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Break Bulk Fee |
N/A |
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Diplomatic Mail |
None |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
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Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
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Delivery outside normal working hours |
30% fees |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
12.0 usd/doc |
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Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours |
Period of 15 days 0.09 usd/kgr |
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Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
N/A |
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International Air WayBill |
12.0 usd/doc |
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Local Air WayBill |
12.0 usd/doc |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
15.0 usd/doc |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
12.0 usd/doc |
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Diplomatic Mail |
Not subject to collection |
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Storage charges per kg per day |
Period of15 days 0.09 usd/kgr |
Air-bridge Charges
CICLO DE OPERACION
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MINUTES |
NATIONAL |
INTERNATIONAL |
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00 - 90 |
40 |
60 |
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91 - 120 |
48 |
72 |
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121 - 150 |
56 |
84 |
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151 - 180 |
64 |
96 |
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181 - 210 |
72 |
108 |
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211 - adelante |
80 |
120 |
Security
Good. Guaranteed by the different services provided by SABSA as airport operator in La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz (Viru Viru airport)
Companies Available
LLOYD AEREO BOLIVIANO (LAB)
Services provided:
- Air Starter
- Ground power unit (GPU)
- Stevedores in platform
- Motorized stair
- Sewage truck
- Water truck
- Tractor trailer
- Tow tractor
- Forklift truck
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: Azfreight Website for Bolivia
For information on Bolivia aviation Contact details, please see the following link:
4.5 Bolivia Airport Company Contact List
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