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Chacobos Airport

Parapeti, Bolivia

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Chacobos Airport

Parapeti, Bolivia
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Remote Bolivian airstrip serving the Parapeti river region.

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Parapeti, Bolivia
Chacobos Airport (ICAO: SLHS) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Parapeti in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. It serves as a local access point for communities in the remote Chaco region of eastern Bolivia, an area characterized by sparse population and difficult ground transportation. The airport has no scheduled commercial airline service and primarily supports light aircraft operations, including charter flights and potentially humanitarian or missionary aviation activities common in remote Bolivian areas. Ground infrastructure is minimal, reflecting the rural nature of the surrounding region. Due to its remote location and limited operational scope, detailed public information about this facility is scarce. It carries no IATA code, underscoring its status as a non-commercial, local-use airstrip.
Notable facts
  • ›Operates under ICAO code SLHS with no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located in the Chaco region of eastern Bolivia, near the Parapeti River.
  • ›Serves primarily light general aviation and charter aircraft.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger service operates from this airstrip.
  • ›Part of Bolivia's network of remote rural airstrips supporting isolated communities.
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A remote gateway into Bolivia's eastern lowland wilderness

Chacobos Airport is a small airstrip serving the isolated settlement of Parapeti in the Santa Cruz department of eastern Bolivia. It functions primarily as a general aviation and light aircraft facility, providing essential access to communities in a region where road infrastructure is limited. The airport plays a practical role in connecting remote Chiquitano and Chaco territory populations to larger urban centers.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-room facility serving light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle arranged locally
  • 4x4 hire through community contacts
  • Motorcycle taxi within Parapeti settlement
Nearby Hotels
  • Community guesthouses in Parapeti
  • Rustic lodgings arranged through local families
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Travellers should expect basic local food prepared by community members or bring their own provisions. Parapeti's small settlement offers very limited food options, so advance preparation is strongly advised.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules well in advance as operations are irregular and weather-dependent.
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no banking or ATM facilities in the area.
  • Bring your own water, food, and medical supplies before arriving in this remote region.
  • Coordinate ground transport ahead of time as there is no formal taxi or transport service at the airstrip.

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Chacobos Airport was a rural airstrip near Parapeti, Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

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