Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU)

Oruro, BO 🇧🇴 Medium Airport

ICAO

SLOR

IATA

ORU

Elevation

12152 ft

Region

BO-O

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Airport Information

GPS Code: SLOR

Local Code: Not available

Location: -17.962601° N, -67.076202° E

Continent: South America

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler reviews and experiences for Juan Mendoza Airport (SLOR (ORU)) in Oruro, Bolivia, are scarce, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive summary of overall traveler sentiment. However, available information outlines certain operational aspects and facilities.

What Travelers Love
  • Convenient Location: The airport is situated just 15 minutes away from downtown Oruro, offering easy access to the city.
  • Affordable and Secure Parking: Travelers can utilize secure parking facilities, with costs set at Bs. 25 for up to 24 hours for cars and Bs. 5 for motorcycles. Both covered and uncovered parking options are available.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Flight Options: Juan Mendoza Airport only operates domestic flights, which may be a limitation for travelers seeking international connections.
  • Lack of On-Site Accommodation: There are no hotels located within the airport premises, requiring travelers to seek lodging in Oruro city.
  • Limited Amenities Information: Specific details regarding other terminal facilities, amenities, and their cleanliness, as experienced by recent travelers, are not readily available in public reviews.

Security and Customs/Immigration:

  • Estimated security wait times are around 28 minutes. Immigration wait times are estimated at 8 minutes, though the airport primarily handles domestic flights.
  • It is recommended to arrive 2 hours before departure for domestic flights during normal hours, with an additional 30 minutes if checking bags. During peak times (5-8 AM and 4-7 PM on weekdays, or the busiest months of July, August, and December), arriving earlier is advised.

Overall, while Juan Mendoza Airport offers convenient parking and proximity to Oruro, detailed recent traveler experiences and feedback on terminal facilities and cleanliness are not widely documented. Travelers should be aware of its domestic-only operations and plan for off-site accommodation.

Last updated: 53 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
09/27 6125 ft 120 ft GRE Active
18/36 8075 ft 75 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency
RDO ORURO RDO 662.2 MHz
TWR ORURO TWR 118.5 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
ORU Oruro NDB 420 kHz

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