Guayaramerín Airport (GYA)

Guayaramerín Airport, identified by the IATA code GYA and ICAO code SLGM, is a critical regional aviation facility serving the city of Guayaramerín in the Beni Department of northern Bolivia. Situated on the banks of the Mamoré River directly across from the Brazilian city of Guajará-Mirim, the airport serves as a vital link for this remote frontier community. It provides an essential alternative to long and often difficult road journeys through the Amazon basin, connecting the region to the country's major urban and economic hubs. The airport features a functional passenger terminal building designed to manage domestic and regional flight operations. While the facility is modest in scale, it offers basic passenger amenities including check-in counters, a sheltered waiting area, and local transport coordination services. The airfield consists of a single runway suitable for regional turboprop aircraft, which are commonly used to navigate the unique environmental conditions of the Bolivian Amazon. Due to its location in a tropical climate, flight schedules are frequently influenced by seasonal weather patterns, and travelers are advised to confirm their plans with local agents. Flight operations at GYA are primarily managed by domestic carriers such as Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) and EcoJet, which maintain regular connections to cities like La Paz, Trinidad, and Santa Cruz. The airport also plays a significant role in cross-border logistics and regional administration, acting as a secondary gateway for the northern Beni region alongside the nearby Gen Buech Airport in Riberalta. Ground transportation from the terminal is dominated by mototaxis, which provide rapid and efficient access to the city center and the river crossing, ensuring the airport remains well-integrated into the local transport network.