Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
TJA
ICAO Code
SLTJ
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is a regional airport in Bolivia serving domestic flights from a single passenger terminal. It is geared to regional connectivity rather than acting as a hub for national carriers.

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
Elevation: 1852 m
-21.5557, -64.7013

Terminal Guide for Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport #

A single terminal handles arrivals and departures with basic passenger services: check‑in, security, a waiting area and limited retail or food kiosks. Facilities are functional but limited compared with larger airports.

Getting to and From Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport #

Main transport choices are taxis, private transfers and local buses; travel time to nearby urban centres is typically 10-40 minutes depending on location and traffic.

  • Rail/metro: No rail link.
  • Buses: Local bus services may connect the airport to town but frequencies vary.
  • Taxis: Commonly available; agree fare beforehand where meters are not used.
  • Ride‑share: App coverage can be limited in regional Bolivian locations.
  • Driving: Short drives to city centres; short‑term parking generally available.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport #

Facilities are basic: small food kiosk or café, restrooms and seating.

  • Lounges: Not expected.
  • Food & drink: Limited options; bring snacks for longer waits.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi availability is often limited; charging points may be scarce.
  • Luggage & showers: Unlikely to be available.
  • Accessibility: Basic access typically provided; request assistance through your airline if required.

Tips for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport #

  • Weather can influence operations in inland Bolivia-check your flight status before traveling to the airport.
  • Taxis and pre‑arranged transfers are typically the most reliable onward transport; local bus schedules vary.

Weather & Climate near Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport #

Climate

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in December) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (684 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
25°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° 27°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

December

December is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

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