RIB · medium airport
Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
Riberalta, Bolivia
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RIBmedium airport
Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
Riberalta, Bolivia
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Gateway to Bolivia's remote Amazonian Beni region.
Location
Riberalta, Bolivia
Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (IATA: RIB, ICAO: SLRI) serves Riberalta, a town in the Beni Department of northeastern Bolivia, situated in the Amazon basin near the confluence of the Beni and Madre de Dios rivers. The airport is a vital transport link for a region where road access is extremely limited and often impassable during the rainy season.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting Riberalta to La Paz, Trinidad, and other Bolivian cities. It plays a critical role in supplying the local economy, which is heavily dependent on Brazil nut harvesting and rubber tapping.
Infrastructure is modest, reflecting the small population and remote nature of the area. The airport is named in honor of a Bolivian aviation figure, Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Riberalta town is primarily by taxi or mototaxi, as the airport is located close to the urban center.
Airlines here
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) and smaller regional carriers such as Amaszonas have operated routes serving Riberalta.
Notable facts
- ›Riberalta is one of Bolivia's most isolated cities, making air travel essential for residents.
- ›The airport is named after Bolivian aviation captain Selin Zeitun Lopez.
- ›The surrounding region is a major global producer of Brazil nuts.
- ›Road connections to Riberalta are often cut off during the Amazonian rainy season.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes within Bolivia.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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RIB → TDDA4 · SWM
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