Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport — Cobija, Bolivia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport (Cobija) is CIJ — its ICAO code is SLCO.
Distance & flight time from CIJ
Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport
At the northern tip of Bolivia, CIJ gives Cobija, capital of remote Pando department, its principal link to the rest of the country across a landscape otherwise dominated by dense Amazonian forest and few paved roads. Aníbal Arab, a Bolivian aviator, lent his name to the facility, whose single runway handles flights connecting to La Paz and other domestic destinations rather than any international service. Just across the border sits the Brazilian town of Brasiléia, and cross-border movement of people and goods shapes much of the local economy that the airport indirectly supports. Heavy rainfall during the wet season can occasionally disrupt schedules, a legacy of the surrounding terrain's dependence on a single unpaved surface in earlier decades before improvements were made.
Runways at Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport (CIJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport (CIJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | COBIJA RDO | 662.2 MHz |
| TWR | COBIJA TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport (CIJ)
- Iberia Airport (IBP) — 87.4 km (54.3 mi)
- Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR) — 162.4 km (100.9 mi)
- Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) — 181.7 km (112.9 mi)
- Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) — 295.5 km (183.6 mi)
- Guayaramerín Airport (GYA) — 371.7 km (231.0 mi)
- Guajará-Mirim Airport (GJM) — 382.9 km (237.9 mi)
- Tarauacá Airport (TRQ) — 388.4 km (241.3 mi)
- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) — 441.2 km (274.1 mi)
CIJ serves Cobija in Bolivia's Pando department, a city bordering Brazil near Brasiléia, deep within the Amazon basin, where air transport remains essential given the region's limited road infrastructure during rainy months.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport?
The IATA code for Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport is CIJ.
What is the ICAO code for Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport?
The ICAO code for Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport is SLCO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.