Airport code
VVI — Viru Viru International Airport
VVI is the IATA code for Viru Viru International Airport, an airport serving Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Its ICAO code is SLVR, and it operates in the America/La_Paz time zone (UTC-4). The airport sits at -17.6448, -63.1354 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1224 ft (373 m).
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About Viru Viru International Airport
Viru Viru International Airport 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VVI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SLVR |
| Airport name | Viru Viru International Airport |
| City | Santa Cruz |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Time zone | America/La_Paz (UTC-4) |
| Latitude | -17.6448 |
| Longitude | -63.1354 |
| Elevation | 1224 ft (373 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Viru Viru International Airport?
The IATA code for Viru Viru International Airport is VVI.
What is the ICAO code for Viru Viru International Airport?
The ICAO code for Viru Viru International Airport is SLVR.
Where is VVI airport located?
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
What time zone is VVI in?
Viru Viru International Airport operates in the America/La_Paz time zone, which is UTC-4.
What is the nearest airport to VVI?
The nearest airport to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) is El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) in Santa Cruz, about 19 km away.
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