E. Beltram Airport

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.