Santiago Airport
Moxos, Bolivia

Santiago Airport
Remote airstrip serving the Bolivian Amazon lowlands.
- ›Located in the Llanos de Moxos, one of the world's largest tropical savannas.
- ›Serves the isolated community of Santiago de Moxos in Beni Department.
- ›Operates as a small unpaved airstrip for light general aviation aircraft.
- ›Air access is critical during the rainy season when roads become flooded.
- ›No assigned IATA code, indicating no regular commercial scheduled service.
Santiago Airport serves the small town of Moxos, also known as San Ignacio de Mojos, in the Beni Department of Bolivia. Situated in the vast Llanos de Mojos savanna, one of the world's most significant archaeological and ecological regions, the airport provides essential air access to a community largely isolated by seasonal flooding and limited road infrastructure. It plays a vital role in connecting this remote Amazonian lowland town to the rest of Bolivia.
- Main Terminal — A small single-building terminal handling limited domestic light aircraft and charter operations.
- Taxi or mototaxi from the airport to Moxos town center
- Private vehicle hire arranged locally
- Alojamiento local guesthouses in San Ignacio de Mojos
Dining options at the airport itself are essentially nonexistent given its minimal facilities. Visitors will find basic local restaurants and market stalls serving traditional Beni cuisine, including freshwater fish dishes, in the nearby town of San Ignacio de Mojos.
- Confirm all flights well in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to weather and demand.
- The rainy season (November to April) can make roads impassable, making the airport the primary lifeline to the region.
- Carry sufficient local currency as ATM access in Moxos is extremely limited.
- Moxos is renowned for its unique Jesuit heritage and annual festivals — plan your visit around local cultural events for a richer experience.
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Santiago Airport normally refers to:Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), also known as Santiago International Airport, in Santiago de Chile, Chile Santiago de Compostela Airport, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain Santiago Airport (Brazil), in Santiago, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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