Angora Airport

Ballivian, Bolivia

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Angora Airport

Ballivian, Bolivia

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Remote Bolivian airstrip serving the Ballivian province.

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Ballivian, Bolivia

Angora Airport (ICAO: SLAN) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Ballivian in the Beni Department of Bolivia. It serves a rural region of the Bolivian lowlands, providing essential air access to communities that have limited road connectivity due to the challenging Amazonian terrain. The airport is a basic facility typical of remote Bolivian airstrips, primarily supporting light aircraft operations for cargo, missionary flights, and occasional passenger transport. It does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial aerodrome.

Notable facts

›Located in the Beni Department of Bolivia, a region characterized by Amazon basin lowlands.
›No IATA code assigned, indicating non-commercial or very limited scheduled service status.
›Primarily serves light general aviation aircraft given its remote rural setting.
›Road access to the area is limited, making air transport critical for local communities.
›Registered under ICAO code SLAN within the South American airspace system.

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Gateway to Bolivia's remote Beni lowlands and river communities

Angora Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Ballivian province in Bolivia's Beni Department, a vast Amazonian lowland region characterized by rivers, wetlands, and isolated communities. The airport plays a vital role in connecting remote settlements where road access is limited or seasonal. It primarily supports light aircraft operations serving local residents, missionaries, and humanitarian flights.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A modest single-building facility handling small regional and charter flights with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Local taxis and mototaxis from the airport vicinity
Private vehicle arrangements coordinated in advance
River boat connections to surrounding communities

Dining

Food options at and around Angora Airport are extremely limited given the remote rural setting. Travellers should plan to carry provisions or arrange meals through local contacts in advance. Small village eateries in the Ballivian area may offer basic Bolivian staples when available.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as operations are irregular and weather-dependent.
Carry sufficient cash as banking and ATM facilities are not available in this remote area.
Seasonal flooding can affect ground access and flight availability during the rainy season (November to April).
Pack insect repellent and basic supplies as services near the airport are minimal.

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Angora Airport is an airstrip 64 kilometres (40 mi) north-northwest of San Ignacio de Moxos in the Beni Department of Bolivia.

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