Viru Viru International Airport
Viru Viru International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional Viru Viru | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | NAABOL | ||||||||||
| Location | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | ||||||||||
| Opened | 1983 | ||||||||||
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| Focus city for | Boliviana de Aviación | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,225 ft / 373 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 17°38′41″S 63°08′07″W / 17.64472°S 63.13528°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||||
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VVI Location of airport in Bolivia | |||||||||||
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| Source: SABSA, Airport Statistics | |||||||||||
Viru Viru International Airport (IATA: VVI, ICAO: SLVR) is an international airport serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located 17 km (11 mi) north of the city. It is Bolivia's primary air terminal, handling much of the international traffic into the country. In 2023, the airport handled 4.12 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in Bolivia. It serves as a major focus city for Boliviana de Aviación and offers routes to destinations across South America, North America, and Europe.