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El Triunfo Airport

Yacuma, Bolivia

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El Triunfo Airport

Yacuma, Bolivia
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Remote airstrip serving Bolivia's Yacuma province in the Amazon basin.

Location
Yacuma, Bolivia
El Triunfo Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Yacuma province of the Beni Department in Bolivia. It serves as a basic air access point for a remote region characterized by tropical lowlands and limited road infrastructure. The airport carries the ICAO identifier SLEF and has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a minor regional facility rather than a commercial airport. It primarily supports light aircraft operations connecting isolated communities in the Bolivian Amazon. Given the region's geography, air transport is often the most practical means of access, making small airstrips like El Triunfo essential for local communities, medical emergencies, and supply logistics.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Beni Department, one of Bolivia's most remote and sparsely populated regions.
  • ›No IATA code assigned, indicating it does not handle scheduled commercial passenger services.
  • ›The surrounding Yacuma province is known for wetlands, pampas, and Amazonian ecosystems.
  • ›Light aircraft and small charter flights are the primary users of this airstrip.
  • ›Road access to the area is extremely limited, making air transport critical for the community.
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Gateway to the remote wetlands and wildlife of Bolivian Amazonia

El Triunfo Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Yacuma province in the Beni Department of Bolivia, a vast lowland region known for its Amazonian ecosystems and cattle ranches. The airport primarily supports light aircraft operations connecting isolated communities to larger urban centers. Its role is essential for accessibility in a region where road infrastructure remains limited and seasonal flooding can cut off ground routes.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle transfers arranged locally
  • Motorcycle taxis serving nearby communities
  • 4WD jeep hire for regional travel
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses in Yacuma province
  • Ranch-style lodges near the Yacuma River
Dining

The airport itself has no dedicated dining facilities. Travellers should expect basic local food options in nearby settlements, typically featuring Bolivian staples such as rice, plantain, and freshwater fish from the Amazonian rivers.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm all flights well in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to weather cancellations.
  • Carry sufficient cash as banking and ATM services are extremely limited in this remote area.
  • Pack insect repellent and appropriate clothing for a hot, humid Amazonian climate.
  • Seasonal flooding between November and April can affect both air and ground access to the region.

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El Triunfo Airport is an airstrip by the Yacuma River in the pampa of the Beni Department in Bolivia. The nearest town is Santa Ana del Yacuma, 42 kilometres (26 mi) to the east.

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