Viru Viru International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-06Viru Viru International Airport serves Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the largest city in eastern Bolivia. It opened in 1983 and is the busiest airport in the country. It is the main gateway for intercontinental flights into Bolivia, with ICAO code SLVR and an elevation of 373 metres.
Services at Viru Viru International Airport
3 of 6 available- 1optionParkingParqueo Viru ViruView parking guide
- 1optionCar RentalsEuropcarView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsSun HotelView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers4.1M4,100,000 in 2023
- Services3listed across 3 of 6 types
- Local timeLa Paz time
- IATAVVIICAO SLVR
- Opened1983
- Runways1
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- INInternationalInternational TerminalBoliviana de Aviación, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Europa, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Gol, LATAM
- NADomesticNational TerminalBoliviana de Aviación
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Santa Cruz de la SierraSouth of the airport17 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Viru Viru International Airport?
Viru Viru International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: VVI, ICAO: SLVR. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Viru Viru International Airport located?
Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. The airport coordinates are -17.6448°, -63.1354°.
What services are available at Viru Viru International Airport?
Viru Viru International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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