Yacuiba Airport — Yacuíba, Bolivia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Yacuiba Airport (Yacuíba) is BYC — its ICAO code is SLYA.
Distance & flight time from BYC
Yacuiba Airport
Yacuiba Airport serves Yacuíba, a Bolivian town in Tarija Department sitting directly on the border with Argentina. The strip rests 2,112 feet up, one runway supporting domestic connections between this border community and cities further into Bolivia's interior. Coded BYC, the field plays an important role for a town whose economy depends heavily on cross-border trade and transit with Argentina. Tarija Department sits in Bolivia's south, an area shaped by both Andean foothills and lower-lying plains near the Argentine frontier. Air service through BYC gives Yacuíba a quicker connection to La Paz and other major Bolivian cities than the long overland routes crossing the country's interior terrain.
Runways at Yacuiba Airport (BYC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6890 ft (2100 m) | 118 ft (36 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Yacuiba Airport (BYC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 662.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Yacuiba Airport (BYC)
- General Enrique Mosconi Airport (TTG) — 74.4 km (46.2 mi)
- Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport (VLM) — 82.5 km (51.3 mi)
- Bermejo Airport (BJO) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
- Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) — 117.4 km (72.9 mi)
- Orán Airport (ORA) — 149.7 km (93.0 mi)
- Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport (JUJ) — 308.2 km (191.5 mi)
- Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport (ESG) — 312.5 km (194.2 mi)
- Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) — 339.7 km (211.1 mi)
Traders and travelers moving between Bolivia and Argentina search BYC when booking a flight further into Bolivia rather than continuing overland, and customs agents handling cross-border cargo occasionally reference the code tied to Yacuíba.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Yacuiba Airport?
The IATA code for Yacuiba Airport is BYC.
What is the ICAO code for Yacuiba Airport?
The ICAO code for Yacuiba Airport is SLYA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.