Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)

Santa Cruz, BO 🇧🇴 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

SLVR

IATA

VVI

Elevation

1224 ft

Region

BO-S

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Airport Information

GPS Code: SLVR

Local Code: Not available

Location: -17.6448° N, -63.135399° E

Continent: SA

Type: Large International Airport

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
16/34 11483 ft 148 ft CON Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
APP APP 119.7 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL 121.8 MHz
GND GND 121.9 MHz
RDO SANTA CRUZ RDO 127.1 MHz
TWR TWR 118.6 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
VIR Viru Viru VOR-DME 113800 kHz
VRO Viru Viru NDB 280 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Viru Viru International Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
14 423 14 Sep 17, 2025
ECO
ECO / 8J
4 54 4 Sep 17, 2025
1 18 1 Sep 17, 2025
1 15 1 Sep 17, 2025
1 13 1 Sep 14, 2025
1 13 1 Sep 13, 2025
AZP
AZP / ZP
1 10 1 Sep 11, 2025
1 8 1 Sep 17, 2025
1 7 1 Sep 15, 2025
1 6 1 Sep 14, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 23, 2025
Taxis

Official airport taxis are the safest and most common option. They operate on a fixed-fare system based on zones. You should purchase a ticket from the authorized taxi counters located inside the arrivals hall before proceeding to the taxi rank outside. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Indrive are also available, but their pickup points can be less formal.

Rental Cars

Several car rental companies have service desks within the arrivals hall. Major international agencies like Hertz, Avis, and Europcar operate alongside local providers such as Localiza. It is advisable to book your vehicle in advance. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is often recommended, along with your passport and a valid credit card.

Public Transportation

The most economical option is public transport, which consists of minibuses ('micros') and shared taxis ('trufis'). These can be found on the main road just a short walk from the terminal building. They connect the airport to various points in Santa Cruz, including the Terminal Bimodal (main bus terminal). This option is best suited for budget travelers with light luggage as the vehicles can be crowded.

Nearby Airports

El Trompillo Airport
SRZ • SLET
Santa Cruz, BO
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~19 km away
El Trompillo Airport
SRZ • SLET
Santa Cruz, BO
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~19 km away
Collpa Airport
SLCY
A. Ibañez, BO
Small Airport
~10 km away
Caranda Airport
SLDA
Ichilo, BO
Small Airport
~45 km away
Guirapembi Airport
SLGP
Cordillera, BO
Small Airport
~46 km away
San Carlos Airport
SLZC
Ichilo, BO
Small Airport
~62 km away
Rio Seco Airport
SLRS
Campo Ingelmeco, BO
Small Airport
~63 km away
Piray Airport
SLPY
Sanja Honda, BO
Small Airport
~76 km away
Santa Rosa Del Sara Airport
SLSK
A. Ibañez, BO
Small Airport
~78 km away
Cañada Larga Airport
SLNL
Chiquitos, BO
Small Airport
~79 km away
AbapĂł Airport
BO-0020
AbapĂł, BO
Closed Airport
~112 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Worst airport in Latin America Posted by on August 19, 2016

They do not have any sophisticated equipment to handle customs. They make everyone to open the luggages going in. You could be in a single line for 30 mins to an hour. Leaving Santa Cruz the anti narcotics police will check every piece that you have in your carry on for drugs, specially if you are a single business traveler who made a short business trip to Bolivia. Everyone has to go through the anti narcotics check.