TJA
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
Tarija · BoliviaICAO SLTJ
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) is an airport serving Tarija, Bolivia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 21° 33' 20.5" S, 64° 42' 4.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,079 feet (1,853 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/La_Paz (GMT-4).
Destinations
5
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
6,079/ 1,853m
America/La Paz
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
TJA
ICAO Code
SLTJ
City
Tarija
Country
Bolivia
Elevation
6,079 ft
Local Time
12:28 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:-21.5557°
Longitude:-64.7013°
Popular Routes from TJA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYC | Yacuiba, Bolivia | 73 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 30 kg | View |
| LPB | La Paz, Bolivia | 415 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 170 kg | View |
| VVI | Santa Cruz, Bolivia | 288 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
| CBB | Cochabamba, Bolivia | 300 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
| SRE | Sucre, Bolivia | 179 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 74 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TJA
3 active airlines serving Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport.
Amaszonas
Z8Bolivia
Astrakhan Airlines
OBRussia
Southern Winds Airlines
A4Argentina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacuiba Airport | BYC | Yacuiba | Bolivia | 117 km |
| Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport | POI | Potosi | Bolivia | 247 km |
| Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport | SRE | Sucre | Bolivia | 289 km |
| Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | JUJ | Jujuy | Argentina | 317 km |
| Uyuni Airport | UYU | Uyuni | Bolivia | 255 km |
| Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport | SLA | Salta | Argentina | 374 km |
| El Loa Airport | CJC | Calama | Chile | 446 km |
| El Trompillo Airport | SRZ | Santa Cruz | Bolivia | 444 km |
Other Airports in Bolivia
Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport
CIJCobija
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport
CBBCochabamba
Capitán de Av. Emilio Beltrán Airport
GYAGuayaramerín
El Alto International Airport
LPBLa Paz
Juan Mendoza Airport
ORUOruro
Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
POIPotosi
Rurenabaque Airport
RBQRerrenabaque
Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
RIBRiberalta
El Trompillo Airport
SRZSanta Cruz
Viru Viru International Airport
VVISanta Cruz
Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport
SRESucre
Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport
TDDTrinidad
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 33' 20.5" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 64° 42' 4.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -21.555700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -64.701302
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/La_Paz
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 6,079 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,853 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport?
The IATA code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is TJA, and its ICAO code is SLTJ. The airport is located in Tarija, Bolivia.
How many destinations can you fly to from TJA?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) in Tarija, Bolivia.
What airlines fly from TJA?
There are 3 airlines operating from TJA, including Amaszonas, Astrakhan Airlines, Southern Winds Airlines.
What timezone is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport in?
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is in the America/La_Paz timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport?
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport sits at an elevation of 6,079 feet (1,853 meters) above sea level.
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