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Charagua Airport

Cordillera, Bolivia

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Charagua Airport

Cordillera, Bolivia
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Small regional airstrip serving the Charagua municipality in Bolivia.

Location
Charagua, Bolivia
Charagua Airport (ICAO: SLCG) is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Charagua municipality of the Cordillera Province in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. It serves as a basic air access point for a remote region characterized by lowland Chaco terrain and sparse population. The airport supports light aircraft operations and occasional charter or mission flights, providing connectivity to a municipality that is otherwise accessible primarily by road. Charagua itself is notable as the first autonomous indigenous municipality in Bolivia, governed by the Guaraní people.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Charagua town from the airstrip is via local road, with the town situated along the main highway connecting Santa Cruz to the Chaco region.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline service operates at Charagua Airport; the facility is used primarily by general aviation and charter operators.
Notable facts
  • Located in the Chaco lowland region of the Santa Cruz Department.
  • Charagua municipality is Bolivia's first autonomous indigenous territory governed by the Guaraní people.
  • The airport has no IATA code assigned.
  • Operations are limited to light and general aviation aircraft.
  • The surrounding region is part of the Gran Chaco, one of South America's largest dry forests.
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Gateway to the Chaco wilderness where Bolivia meets its frontier spirit

Charagua Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the municipality of Charagua in the Cordillera Province of Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. It provides essential air access to a remote area of the Gran Chaco, a vast lowland region known for its dry forests and indigenous Guaraní communities. The airport plays a modest but vital role in connecting this isolated municipality with the rest of Bolivia.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room airstrip facility serving light aircraft and occasional charter flights with minimal amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and private hire vehicles available near the airstrip
  • Mototaxis common for short distances within Charagua town
  • Private vehicle transfer arranged through local guesthouses
Nearby Hotels
  • Alojamiento local guesthouses in Charagua town
  • Community-run lodges near Charagua Nación indigenous territory
Dining

There are no dining facilities within the airport itself. Charagua town offers a handful of small local restaurants and family-run comedores serving traditional Bolivian and Guaraní-influenced meals. Travellers should stock up on food and water before arriving, as options in the area are limited.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm all flights in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to change
  • Carry sufficient cash as ATMs are not reliably available in Charagua
  • Respect local Guaraní customs and ask before photographing indigenous communities
  • Bring insect repellent and sun protection given the hot, dry Chaco climate

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Encyclopaedia

Charagua Airport is an airport serving Charagua in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. The runway is adjacent to the east side of the town.

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