Caranda Airport

Ichilo, Bolivia

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Caranda Airport

Ichilo, Bolivia

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SLDA

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1082 ft

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Small regional airstrip serving Bolivia's Ichilo province.

Location

Ichilo, Bolivia

Caranda Airport (ICAO: SLDA) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Ichilo in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. It serves the agricultural and rural communities in the region, providing basic air access where road infrastructure can be limited. The airport operates at a modest scale typical of rural Bolivian aerodromes, primarily supporting light aircraft, charter flights, and occasional cargo operations rather than scheduled commercial service. It holds no IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial facility.

Notable facts

›ICAO designator is SLDA.
›No IATA code assigned, indicating non-commercial status.
›Located in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia.
›Primarily serves general aviation and light aircraft operations.
›Provides air access to a rural region with limited road connectivity.

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A quiet gateway serving Bolivia's remote Ichilo river region

Caranda Airport is a small general aviation facility located near Ichilo in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. It serves a sparsely populated agricultural and forest region, functioning primarily as a local airstrip for light aircraft and essential connectivity. The airport plays a modest but practical role in linking remote communities to broader Bolivian territory.

Terminals

Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal amenities.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or prearranged local taxi
Motorcycle taxi from nearby settlements
Road access via regional unpaved routes

Nearby Hotels

Local guesthouses in Buena Vista town
Residencial options in San Carlos area

Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at Caranda Airport itself. Travellers should expect to find basic local food stalls or family-run eateries in the nearest towns such as Buena Vista or San Carlos, offering traditional Bolivian cuisine.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as operations are irregular and weather-dependent.
Carry sufficient cash as ATMs and card payment facilities are unavailable in this remote area.
Pack insect repellent and be prepared for tropical heat and humidity year-round.
Arrange ground transport before arrival, as there are no reliable taxis waiting at the airstrip.

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Caranda Airport is an airstrip serving Caranda in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. The runway is just north of the village.

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