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Gateway to Bolivia's Jesuit Missions region in Santa Cruz.
Location
San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia
San Ignacio de Velasco Airport (ICAO: SLSV) is a small regional airport serving San Ignacio de Velasco, a municipality in the Velasco Province of the Santa Cruz Department in eastern Bolivia. The airport provides essential air connectivity to a remote area where road travel can be lengthy and difficult, particularly during the rainy season.
The airport primarily supports domestic regional flights, serving communities in the Chiquitanía region, which is renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos. Air travel is often the most practical option for reaching this area from Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, small terminal facility appropriate for low-volume regional traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into the town of San Ignacio de Velasco is limited to taxis and private vehicles, as formal public transit infrastructure is minimal.
Airlines here
Small Bolivian regional carriers have historically operated routes connecting San Ignacio de Velasco to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, though scheduled service availability varies.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the Chiquitanía region of eastern Bolivia, near UNESCO World Heritage Jesuit Mission sites.
- ›Serves as an important link for a remote community where overland roads can be difficult to traverse.
- ›The airport has no IATA code assigned.
- ›San Ignacio de Velasco is one of several historic Jesuit mission towns in the Santa Cruz Department.
- ›The surrounding region's tourism potential is tied to the Jesuit Missions circuit.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
