Jorge Wilsterman International Airport — Cochabamba, Bolivia
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Distance & flight time from CBB
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport is the gateway for Cochabamba, a temperate valley city Bolivians often call the City of Eternal Spring, from a site whose elevation of roughly 2,500 meters still counts as comparatively low by Bolivian standards yet demands longer takeoff distances than sea-level fields require. Named for an early Bolivian aviation pioneer, CBB has functioned historically as a base for several of the country's national carriers, including flag carriers no longer in operation, and continues to anchor domestic routes linking Cochabamba to La Paz, Santa Cruz, and smaller cities across sharply varied terrain. Cargo operations carry notable weight in the traffic mix, moving agricultural products from the fertile surrounding valley alongside imported goods. The city itself blends colonial architecture with a huge hilltop Christ statue visible from arriving aircraft, and serves as a commercial and agricultural hub for central Bolivia distinct from the higher-altitude capital of La Paz.
Runways at Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8692 ft (2649 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 14/32 | 12460 ft (3798 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | COCHABAMBA APP | 119.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | COCHABAMBA RDO | 129.9 MHz |
| TMA | COCHABAMBA TWR | 123.5 MHz |
| TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB)
- Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU) — 112.3 km (69.8 mi)
- Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) — 230.2 km (143.0 mi)
- El Alto International Airport (LPB) — 236.8 km (147.1 mi)
- Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) — 240.8 km (149.6 mi)
- Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD) — 319.1 km (198.3 mi)
- El Trompillo Airport (SRZ) — 321.5 km (199.8 mi)
- Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) — 323.5 km (201.0 mi)
- Joya Andina International Airport (UYU) — 343.4 km (213.4 mi)
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) sits at roughly 2,548 meters elevation in Cochabamba's valley and has long served as a cargo and domestic aviation hub for central Bolivia's agricultural economy and regional trade routes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Jorge Wilsterman International Airport?
The IATA code for Jorge Wilsterman International Airport is CBB.
What is the ICAO code for Jorge Wilsterman International Airport?
The ICAO code for Jorge Wilsterman International Airport is SLCB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.