Airport code

TJA Airport Code, Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

TJA is the IATA code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport, a regional airport serving Tarija, Bolivia. Airlines and booking systems use TJA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SLTJ. At 6079 ft (1853 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Tarija
Country
Continent
South America
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-21.5557, -64.7013
Elevation
6,079 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Tarija airport code?

The airport code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is TJA. 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 SLTJ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1064 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SLTJ begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.

Where is TJA?

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport serves Tarija, Bolivia. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 21.56° S, 64.70° W. At 6079 ft (1853 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at TJA

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,007 ft (3.05 km), designated 13/31.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Tarija?

The IATA airport code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport in Tarija is TJA. Its ICAO code is SLTJ.

What is the 3-letter code for Tarija?

The 3-letter IATA code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport in Tarija is TJA.

What airport is TJA?

TJA is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport, located in Tarija, Bolivia.

What country is TJA in?

TJA (Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport) is in Bolivia.

Where is TJA airport located?

Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) is in Tarija, Bolivia, at coordinates -21.5557, -64.7013.

What is the ICAO code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport?

The ICAO code for Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is SLTJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code TJA.

What is the difference between TJA and SLTJ?

TJA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SLTJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport.

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