Bolivia's central hub serving the heart of Cochabamba.
Opened
1944
Location
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (IATA: CBB, ICAO: SLCB) is the main airport serving Cochabamba, Bolivia's third-largest city. Situated at an elevation of approximately 8,360 feet (2,548 meters) above sea level, it handles both domestic and limited international flights connecting Cochabamba to other Bolivian cities and regional destinations.
The airport is named after Jorge Wilstermann, a Bolivian aviation pioneer and war hero who died in a 1937 air accident. It serves as an important node in Bolivia's domestic air network, with regular services to La Paz, Santa Cruz, and other cities. The high-altitude location requires specific aircraft performance considerations for takeoff and landing.
In recent years, the airport has seen efforts to modernize its facilities and expand capacity to meet growing passenger demand in the Cochabamba region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and private vehicles connecting the airport to downtown Cochabamba, located approximately 4 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) and Amaszonas, with limited regional international services.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Bolivian aviation pioneer Jorge Wilstermann, who died in a 1937 crash.
- ›Sits at an elevation of approximately 8,360 feet (2,548 meters) above sea level.
- ›Serves as a key domestic hub connecting Cochabamba to La Paz and Santa Cruz.
- ›High altitude operations require specialized aircraft performance calculations.
- ›Located close to the city center, roughly 4 kilometers from downtown Cochabamba.
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