ORU Airport Code, Juan Mendoza International Airport
ORU is the IATA code for Juan Mendoza International Airport, the main international gateway for Oruro, Bolivia. Airlines and booking systems use ORU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SLOR. At 12152 ft (3704 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Oruro airport code?
The airport code for Juan Mendoza International Airport is ORU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SLOR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1773 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SLOR begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
Where is ORU?
Juan Mendoza International Airport serves Oruro, Bolivia. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 17.96° S, 67.08° W. At 12152 ft (3704 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at ORU
It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,075 ft (2.46 km), designated 18/36.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Oruro?
The IATA airport code for Juan Mendoza International Airport in Oruro is ORU. Its ICAO code is SLOR.
What is the 3-letter code for Oruro?
The 3-letter IATA code for Juan Mendoza International Airport in Oruro is ORU.
What airport is ORU?
ORU is Juan Mendoza International Airport, located in Oruro, Bolivia.
What country is ORU in?
ORU (Juan Mendoza International Airport) is in Bolivia.
Where is ORU airport located?
Juan Mendoza International Airport (ORU) is in Oruro, Bolivia, at coordinates -17.95615, -67.07583.
What is the ICAO code for Juan Mendoza International Airport?
The ICAO code for Juan Mendoza International Airport is SLOR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code ORU.
What is the difference between ORU and SLOR?
ORU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SLOR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Juan Mendoza International Airport.
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