Bermejo Airport — Bermejo, Bolivia
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Distance & flight time from BJO
Bermejo Airport
Bermejo Airport serves the town of Bermejo in southern Bolivia, close to the border with Argentina, at an elevation of 1,249 feet with a single runway. Bermejo sits in Bolivia's Tarija department, a region known for its warmer lowland climate compared with the country's higher Andean cities further west. The town's economy centers on agriculture, particularly sugar cane, benefiting from fertile land along the Bermejo River that forms part of the border with Argentina. Scheduled flights connect mainly to Tarija and other Bolivian cities, offering an alternative to the long overland journey through this part of the country's southern border region.
Runways at Bermejo Airport (BJO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4921 ft (1500 m) | 118 ft (36 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bermejo Airport (BJO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 662.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Bermejo Airport (BJO)
- Orán Airport (ORA) — 42.2 km (26.2 mi)
- General Enrique Mosconi Airport (TTG) — 56.1 km (34.9 mi)
- Yacuiba Airport (BYC) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
- Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) — 141.2 km (87.7 mi)
- Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport (VLM) — 193.0 km (119.9 mi)
- Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport (JUJ) — 197.0 km (122.4 mi)
- Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) — 260.5 km (161.9 mi)
- Joya Andina International Airport (UYU) — 369.4 km (229.5 mi)
Farmers moving sugar cane and produce near the Argentine border sometimes check Bermejo Airport for passenger flights north, bypassing the long overland route through southern Bolivia's hills.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bermejo Airport?
The IATA code for Bermejo Airport is BJO.
What is the ICAO code for Bermejo Airport?
The ICAO code for Bermejo Airport is SLBJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.