# Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU)

> Oruro, BO · IATA: ORU · ICAO: SLOR · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ORU` |
| ICAO | `SLOR` |
| City | Oruro |
| Country | BO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3704 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -17.96260, -67.07620 |

## Description

At roughly 3,700 metres above sea level, Juan Mendoza is one of the highest commercial airports in the Americas, serving the Altiplano mining city of Oruro. Traffic is overwhelmingly domestic and peaks around the UNESCO-listed Oruro Carnival. Dedicated air cargo is minimal: the region's tin, silver and mineral output moves by road and rail toward Pacific ports, while time-critical air freight is routed through Viru Viru in Santa Cruz or El Alto near La Paz. Operators needing cargo capacity should treat Oruro as a feeder point rather than a freight gateway.

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