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BVL Baures Airport
Baures Airport (IATA: BVL, ICAO:SLBU) is located in the city of Baures, Bolivia.

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IATA Code

BVL

ICAO Code

SLBU

Name

Baures Airport

Type

Country / Region

Bolivia (BO)

City

Baures

Latitude

-13.5833330

Longitude

-63.5833321

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

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AIRPORT OVERVIEW

Baures Airport（BVL）Air Freight Profile

Baures Airport is a local airport serving Baures in Bolivia’s Beni Department. The airport is identified by ICAO code SLBU and is positioned at approximately 13.583333°S, 63.583332°W, in the UTC−04:00 time zone. Based on the supplied airport record, it is not identified as a main airport and no airport-specific cargo or express-flight count is provided. Our service team therefore treats Baures Airport as a small regional access point rather than a confirmed scheduled international cargo gateway. It may be relevant for urgent local movement, project support or onward transport when an aircraft operator accepts the shipment, but routine export cargo should not be planned on assumed warehouse, customs, cold-chain or dangerous-goods infrastructure. We verify aircraft availability, handling arrangements, operating permissions, cargo acceptance and the final delivery route before proposing an executable plan.

Airport name	Baures Airport
Codes	IATA: BVL · ICAO: SLBU
Location	Baures, Bolivia
Coordinates	13.583333°S, 63.583332°W
Time zone	UTC−04:00
Airport classification for planning	Regional/local access point; cargo capability requires case-by-case confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional rather than international gatewayPlan Baures Airport as a local collection or delivery point, not as a guaranteed international cargo terminal.

Handling must be pre-arrangedAircraft acceptance, loading equipment, cargo storage and operating hours should be confirmed before cargo dispatch.

Gateway connection may be necessaryInternational freight will commonly require an onward road or air connection through a suitable Bolivian gateway, subject to routing and carrier approval.

Weather and surface access matterRemote-area road conditions, seasonal rainfall, visibility and airfield operating restrictions can affect pickup, transfer and delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team does not assume that facilities normally found at an international cargo airport are available at Baures Airport. The following items must be checked against the actual operator and the selected aircraft service:

Cargo acceptance and storage: Confirm whether a designated cargo receiving point, temporary storage area, weighing capability and cargo release procedure exist.
Loading equipment: Verify whether pallets, forklifts, ramps, dollies or manual handling support are available for the proposed shipment dimensions and weight.
Temperature control: Do not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables or other sensitive cargo without written confirmation of protected storage, handover timing and contingency handling.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operator, aircraft type, route and trained personnel; a formal DG review is required before booking.
Customs and bonded handling: Customs supervision, bonded storage and export clearance should be arranged through the appropriate authority or an approved gateway rather than presumed to be located at the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

For international shipments, our team normally evaluates a two-stage solution: collection to a suitable Bolivian gateway, followed by the international air leg. The actual gateway, airline and routing depend on capacity, customs requirements and the shipment profile.
For domestic or charter movements, the operating aircraft must be checked for runway suitability, payload, weather limitations, fuel planning and local permissions. No regular cargo frequency should be assumed.
Transit time is affected by road access to Baures, seasonal conditions, aircraft availability, cargo consolidation, customs processing and whether a dedicated charter or scheduled connection is used.
We provide a confirmed transit estimate only after validating the complete origin-to-destination chain; airport-to-airport timing alone may not represent the actual door-to-door schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Baures Airport primarily relates to the local Baures area and surrounding remote communities. Its practical logistics value is determined by the final-mile road network and the availability of local handling support, rather than by an established international cargo ecosystem.

Potential local movements: Time-critical supplies, small commercial consignments, maintenance parts, communications equipment and humanitarian or field-support cargo may be considered after operator approval.
Perishables and agricultural products: These require verified packing, short handover intervals, suitable transport and confirmed onward uplift; an airport location alone does not establish cold-chain capability.
Project and remote-site cargo: Oversized, heavy or irregular freight may be more practical by road or charter, subject to aircraft payload, loading access and route conditions.
High-value goods: Security, custody transfer and local delivery arrangements should be documented before tendering electronics, sensitive parts or valuable documents.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: A standard published cargo cut-off should not be presumed. Our team confirms the operator’s acceptance deadline, aircraft positioning and cargo handover point for each movement.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, cargo dimensions and weight, transport instructions and any required export or import documents. The exact customs set depends on the shipment and routing.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive cargo require advance declaration and carrier approval. Packing and labels must follow the applicable air transport rules.
Inspection and release: Customs or security examination may take place at the selected gateway. Keep the cargo accessible for inspection and arrange a named local contact for airport release and final-mile pickup.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the complete cargo profile before dispatch: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, packing type, ready time, origin and final destination.
Request a feasibility check covering aircraft acceptance, local ground handling, customs location, road transfer, security custody and backup routing before production or pickup is scheduled.
Use robust, weather-resistant packaging suitable for manual handling and possible road transfer. Mark each piece clearly and include handling instructions that match the declared commodity.
For urgent or special cargo, keep a contingency option through a confirmed Bolivian gateway or a dedicated charter. The alternative should be approved before the primary movement is released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Baures Airport receive international export cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our team first verifies the operating carrier, customs process, handling location and onward connection. In many cases, the shipment will need to be cleared and tendered through a suitable gateway.

Does Baures Airport have a regular cargo schedule?

No regular cargo frequency should be promised from the supplied airport record. Availability may depend on local passenger operations, charter arrangements, aircraft positioning and weather. We confirm the actual operating plan before booking.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo move through Baures Airport?

Only after written confirmation of the complete cold-chain handover. If protected storage or reliable transfer cannot be verified, our team recommends routing through a gateway with confirmed temperature-control capability.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, packaging, pickup address, delivery address, ready date, special handling requirements and customs status. These details allow us to compare local air, gateway transfer and charter options.

How should dangerous goods be booked?

Declare the goods before booking and provide the applicable classification, Safety Data Sheet where relevant, packing details and shipper’s declaration when required. Acceptance remains subject to the selected operator, aircraft and route.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers and coordinates in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and require confirmation with the active operator, customs authority and handling provider before shipment release.

Airport and civil aviation verification reference: dgac.gob.bo
International airport-code reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

Official sources should be used to reconfirm airport status, operator arrangements, customs procedures, aircraft acceptance, operating hours and any route-specific restrictions before each consignment.