# Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA)

> Tarija, BO · IATA: TJA · ICAO: SLTJ · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TJA` |
| ICAO | `SLTJ` |
| City | Tarija |
| Country | BO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1853 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -21.55570, -64.70130 |

## Description

Despite sitting in one of Bolivia's most productive regions for wine and natural gas, Tarija's Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport handles no scheduled air cargo. At about 1,850 metres, it serves passenger routes, mainly Boliviana de Aviación links to La Paz and Santa Cruz. The south's gas reaches Argentina and Brazil by pipeline, while wine and farm goods move overland. Larger consignments route through the Viru Viru cargo hub in Santa Cruz, leaving TJA as a passenger gateway.

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