Bermejo Airport — Bermejo, Bolivia

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Searching for an airport code near Bermejo? Bermejo Airport is identified as BJO (ICAO: SLBJ).

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
01/194921 ft (1500 m)118 ft (36 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Bermejo Airport (BJO)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDORDO662.2 MHz
TWRTWR118.1 MHz

Airports near Bermejo Airport (BJO)

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.