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Gateway to Bolivia's remote Beni department lowlands.
Location
Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
Santa Ana del Yacuma Airport (IATA: SBL, ICAO: SLSA) is a small regional airport serving the town of Santa Ana del Yacuma in the Beni Department of northern Bolivia. It provides essential air connectivity to a region largely inaccessible by paved roads, making aviation a critical mode of transport for residents and goods.
The airport operates at a low altitude relative to many Bolivian airports and handles light aircraft and small regional turboprops. It primarily serves domestic routes connecting Santa Ana del Yacuma with Trinidad and other Beni Department communities, as well as occasional links to other Bolivian cities.
Terminals
The airport has a basic single terminal facility suited to the low passenger volumes of a small regional hub.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Santa Ana del Yacuma town consists primarily of taxis and private vehicles, as the town is small and close to the airstrip.
Airlines here
Small Bolivian regional carriers and charter operators serve the airport, with connections typically routed through Trinidad.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Bolivia's Beni Department, one of the country's most remote lowland regions.
- ›Air transport is essential here due to the lack of paved road connections to major Bolivian cities.
- ›The airport primarily handles light and small turboprop aircraft.
- ›Santa Ana del Yacuma sits in the Amazon basin, giving the airport a tropical climate.
- ›Trinidad serves as the main regional hub connecting to this airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
