E. Beltram Airport
Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport is the main air gateway for Cobija in northern Bolivia, connecting this remote Amazonian border city with the rest of the country. Identified by CIJ and SLCO, it is a medium airport that handles regional traffic in a practical, straightforward setting rather than a large hub atmosphere. Sitting at 889 feet (271 m) above sea level, the airport is low enough that most travellers will not face the altitude concerns common in other Bolivian destinations, which can make arrival feel easier after a domestic journey.
About E. Beltram Airport
Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport is the main air gateway for Cobija in northern Bolivia, connecting this remote Amazonian border city with the rest of the country. Identified by CIJ and SLCO, it is a medium airport that handles regional traffic in a practical, straightforward setting rather than a large hub atmosphere. Sitting at 889 feet (271 m) above sea level, the airport is low enough that most travellers will not face the altitude concerns common in other Bolivian destinations, which can make arrival feel easier after a domestic journey.
Overview
Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport is the main air gateway for Cobija in northern Bolivia, connecting this remote Amazonian border city with the rest of the country. Identified by CIJ and SLCO, it is a medium airport that handles regional traffic in a practical, straightforward setting rather than a large hub atmosphere. Sitting at 889 feet (271 m) above sea level, the airport is low enough that most travellers will not face the altitude concerns common in other Bolivian destinations, which can make arrival feel easier after a domestic journey.
Key facts
- Serves Cobija, Bolivia, in the America/La_Paz time zone
- Airport name: Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport
- Codes: CIJ (IATA) and SLCO (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- One runway: 02/20, 6,562 feet long, asphalt surface, with lighting
What travellers should know
For most visitors, the airport’s single lighted runway and compact scale mean arrivals and departures are usually simple to navigate. Runway 02/20 is long enough for regular domestic operations, and the lighted surface supports movements beyond daylight hours, which is helpful in a region where weather and scheduling can matter. Because Cobija runs on Bolivia’s America/La_Paz time zone, it is worth checking local time when confirming pickups, hotel arrivals, or onward transport. Travellers should expect a functional regional airport experience: less about shopping or lounge time, and more about getting efficiently into the city and onward to the surrounding Pando region.
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FAQ
E. Beltram Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- E. Beltram Airport is located in Cobija, Bolivia (South America), at coordinates -11.030°, -68.750°.
- Its IATA code is CIJ and its ICAO code is SLCO.
- E. Beltram Airport serves Cobija, Bolivia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- E. Beltram Airport operates on America/La_Paz local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- E. Beltram Airport sits at latitude -11.030° and longitude -68.750°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CIJ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CIJ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CIJ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Cobija, Pando Department, Bolivia. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Bolivia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.