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Yapacani Airport

Ichilo, Bolivia

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Yapacani Airport

Ichilo, Bolivia
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Small regional airstrip serving Bolivia's Ichilo province.

Location
Yapacani, Bolivia
Yapacani Airport (ICAO: SLYI) is a small general aviation airstrip located near the town of Yapacani in the Ichilo province of the Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia. It serves primarily light aircraft and occasional charter flights supporting the agricultural and oil-producing region surrounding the Yapacani River valley. The airport offers no scheduled commercial airline service and functions mainly as a local access point for communities in a region where road travel can be difficult, particularly during the rainy season when flooding is common. It plays a modest but practical role in connecting remote areas of Bolivia's lowland tropics.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Yapacani Airport is primarily by road via local routes connecting to the town of Yapacani and the main highway linking Santa Cruz to Cochabamba.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Yapacani Airport; it serves general aviation and charter traffic only.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia near the Yapacani River.
  • ›Serves the Ichilo province, an area known for agriculture and hydrocarbon extraction.
  • ›No IATA code has been assigned to this airport.
  • ›The surrounding lowland region is prone to seasonal flooding, increasing the value of air access.
  • ›Primarily used by light aircraft and charter operations rather than scheduled services.
Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Gateway to Bolivia's tropical heartland along the Ichilo River

Yapacani Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the Ichilo province in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia, situated near the town of Yapacani on the edge of the Amazon lowlands. It primarily supports light aviation, charter flights, and occasional cargo operations connecting this agricultural and settler community to larger Bolivian cities. The airport plays a modest but practical role for a region where road travel can be lengthy and seasonally challenging.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and minimal passenger processing.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available near the airstrip for local transfers
  • Motorcycle taxis (mototaxis) common for short distances into Yapacani town
  • Private vehicle pickup arranged in advance
  • Minibus (trufi) services connecting Yapacani to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Nearby Hotels
  • Residencial Yapacani
  • Alojamiento El Trópico
  • Hostal Santa Cruz Yapacani
Dining

Food options at the airport itself are extremely limited or nonexistent, so travellers should plan accordingly. The town of Yapacani offers small local restaurants and comedores serving traditional Bolivian lowland cuisine including rice, yuca, and grilled meats. It is advisable to carry snacks and water when travelling through this area.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight directly with the charter operator as schedules are irregular and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient bolivianos cash as ATM access in Yapacani is very limited.
  • Road access from Santa Cruz via the old highway takes several hours; plan arrival times with buffer.
  • The region has a hot, humid tropical climate year-round — lightweight, breathable clothing is essential.

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Encyclopaedia

Yapacaní Airport is an airport serving the town of Yapacaní in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. The airport is by the village of Los Pozos, 47 kilometres (29 mi) north of Yapacaní.

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