Urusi Airport

Ballivian, Bolivia

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Urusi Airport

Ballivian, Bolivia

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Small regional airstrip serving Bolivia's Beni department.

Location

Ballivian, Bolivia

Urusi Airport (ICAO: SLUS) is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Ballivian province of the Beni department in northern Bolivia. It serves as a basic access point for remote communities in the Amazon lowlands region, where road infrastructure is limited or nonexistent. The airport primarily supports light aircraft operations, including small charter flights and missionary aviation activities that are common in Bolivia's remote jungle areas. It plays a logistical role in connecting isolated settlements to larger regional centers.

Notable facts

›Located in the Beni department of Bolivia, a region characterized by Amazon rainforest and extensive river systems.
›Has no assigned IATA code, indicating it does not serve scheduled commercial airline traffic.
›Light aircraft and small charter operations are the primary users of this airstrip.
›Road access to the area is extremely limited, making air transport critical for remote communities.
›Missionary aviation organizations historically provide essential air services in this region of Bolivia.

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A remote gateway reaching deep into Bolivia's tropical heartland

Urusi Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Ballivián province in the Beni Department of Bolivia, a region characterized by vast savannas, rivers, and isolated communities. The airport plays a vital role in connecting remote settlements where road access is limited or seasonally impassable. It primarily serves light aircraft and charter operations supporting local communities and agricultural activity.

Terminals

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

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or local taxi arranged in advance
Motorcycle taxi common in surrounding rural areas
Charter vehicle hire through local operators

Nearby Hotels

Local guesthouses in nearby Ballivián communities

Dining

No formal dining facilities exist within the airport itself. Travellers should plan ahead and carry provisions, as nearby villages may offer basic local food at small family-run establishments serving traditional Bolivian dishes.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services are infrequent and subject to weather cancellations.
Carry sufficient local currency as ATMs are not available in remote Beni communities.
Seasonal flooding can affect road access to and from the airstrip during wet season months.
Light aircraft weight limits are strictly enforced — pack minimally and communicate baggage needs to your operator.

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Encyclopaedia

Urusi Airport is a public use airport serving Urusi in the Beni Department of Bolivia. The runway is on the east bank of the Rapulo River.

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