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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 16° - 28° 22° 135 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.9 m/s 2.9 extreme 13.1h
February Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 125 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.9 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.7h
March Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 102 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 13° - 25° 19° 47 mm partly cloudy 73% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
May Excellent 10° - 23° 17° 15 mm some cloud 59% 1.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
June Excellent 7° - 22° 15° 7 mm some cloud 47% 1.7 m/s 1.1 high 10.7h
July Excellent 7° - 22° 14° 4 mm mostly sunny 42% 2.0 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h
August Ideal 8° - 25° 16° 5 mm mostly sunny 43% 2.3 m/s 1.5 very high 11.3h
September Ideal 10° - 27° 18° 12 mm mostly sunny 49% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
October Excellent 14° - 28° 21° 37 mm partly cloudy 59% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
November Excellent 15° - 29° 22° 62 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.0h
December Very Good 15° - 29° 22° 133 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.3h

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