Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ)

Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. Airport (PSZ) is a primary regional aviation hub and international gateway serving the city of Puerto Suárez in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia, located approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) southwest of the city center. The airport operates from a single, functional passenger terminal designed for high efficiency, notably serving as a critical 'Civil Enclave' near the international border with Corumbá, Brazil. It acts as a vital infrastructure link, connecting the southeastern lowlands to major national hubs like Santa Cruz (VVI) via carriers such as Boliviana de Aviación (BoA). The terminal infrastructure provides a range of essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring functional check-in counters and on-site customs and immigration services as an official International Airport of Entry. Travelers have access to a comfortable waiting area and small landside kiosks offering local snacks and refreshments, providing a secure environment for passengers transitioning between domestic regional flights and cross-border commercial logistics. The facility maintains a professional environment tailored for both local commuters and business travelers connected to the region's significant mining and trade sectors. Ground transportation to central Puerto Suárez and the Brazilian border is well-supported by local taxi ranks situated directly outside the terminal exit, with the journey typically taking about 10 to 15 minutes. A unique feature of the airfield's location is its role as a strategic gateway to the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetland areas, and its importance as a key link in the 'Bioceanic Corridor' connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Travelers are advised to arrive at least 2 hours before departures and should note that terminal operations typically align with scheduled flight windows during daylight hours.