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Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport

Trinidad, Bolivia
Routes out
8
Destinations
7
ICAO
SLTR
Elevation
509 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport

TDD
Location
Trinidad · B · Bolivia
Connectivity
8 routes · 7 destinations
Position
-14.819°, -64.918° · 509 ft elev.
Visa & Entry
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Amazonian flavors, unhurried and genuinely local.

Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport is a small regional hub, and its dining scene reflects that intimate, unhurried character perfectly. The terminal has a modest café-style snack bar near the departure area where you can grab a hot cup of locally grown Beni coffee, fresh juices made from tropical fruits like majo and motacú, and simple sandwiches. It's nothing elaborate, but the coffee alone is worth arriving early for — rich, dark, and genuinely Amazonian in character.

For travelers with a bit of time before their flight, the real treat is sampling the empanadas and salteñas sold by the small food counter tucked near the check-in hall. These are made fresh each morning and carry that unmistakable Beni flavor — slightly doughy, generously filled with seasoned beef or chicken, and occasionally featuring local ingredients you simply won't find in La Paz or Santa Cruz. Pair one with a cold mocochinchi, a sweet peach-based drink popular across the Bolivian lowlands, and you've had a proper send-off.

Don't expect an international food court or a sit-down restaurant experience here — TDD is refreshingly local in every sense. The charm lies precisely in that simplicity. Staff behind the counter often know their regulars by name, and the atmosphere feels more like a neighborhood kitchen than an airport concession. If you're arriving rather than departing, keep in mind that Trinidad's true culinary soul lives just minutes away in the market stalls and family-run restaurants along Avenida 6 de Agosto, well worth the short taxi ride.

Highlights
Amazonian Beni Coffee
Rich, locally grown coffee served fresh at the departure lounge snack bar.
Fresh Salteñas Daily
Hand-made savory pastries filled with seasoned beef or chicken every morning.
Tropical Fruit Juices
Cold drinks featuring majo and motacú, exotic Amazonian fruits unique to the region.
Mocochinchi on Tap
Sweet chilled peach drink beloved across Bolivia's lowlands, perfect before boarding.
Neighborhood Kitchen Vibe
Counter staff know regulars by name, giving the airport a genuinely local warmth.
Market Dining Nearby
Trinidad's best food is minutes away on Avenida 6 de Agosto by taxi.
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Gateway to Bolivia's tropical Beni department.

Location
Trinidad, Bolivia
Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport, coded TDD/SLTR, serves Trinidad, the capital of the Beni Department in northeastern Bolivia. Situated in the heart of the Bolivian Amazon lowlands, it is the primary air link for a region where rivers and air travel are the dominant means of long-distance transport due to limited road infrastructure. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Trinidad to La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, and other Bolivian cities. It plays a vital role in the regional economy, supporting cattle ranching, fishing, and ecotourism activities in the Beni. The facility is named in honor of Teniente Aviador Jorge Henrich Arauz, a Bolivian aviation pioneer. It operates at an elevation of approximately 472 feet (144 meters) above sea level and has a single paved runway capable of accommodating medium-sized turboprop and jet aircraft.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modest terminal building designed for domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Trinidad city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles, with no formal rail or bus rapid-transit link.
Airlines here
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) and Amaszonas are among the principal carriers operating scheduled domestic services through Trinidad.
Notable facts
  • ›Trinidad is the capital of Bolivia's Beni Department, one of the country's most remote and flood-prone regions.
  • ›Air travel is essential for Trinidad due to seasonal flooding that can cut off road access for months.
  • ›The airport is named after Bolivian aviation pioneer Teniente Aviador Jorge Henrich Arauz.
  • ›The runway elevation is approximately 472 feet (144 meters) above sea level.
  • ›The Beni region's extensive river systems and wetlands make this airport a critical logistics hub.
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TDD → CBBA4 · SWM
TDD → GYAA4 · SWM
TDD → LPBA4 · SWM
TDD → SRZA4 · SWM
TDD → CIJA4 · SWM
TDD → RIBA4 · SWM
TDD → RBQZ8 · SWM
TDD → SRZZ8 · SWM

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Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport

Airport in Trinidad, Bolivia

Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport is an airport serving the city of Trinidad, Bolivia. It is the main airport and gateway to the Bolivian section of the Amazon basin.

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