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    "addressCountry": "Bolivia",
    "addressLocality": "San Javier"
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  "connection_tips": "San Javier Airport (SJV) is a regional airstrip serving the town of San Javier in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia. San Javier is renowned for being the site of the first mission founded in the region in 1691, and its beautifully restored church is a major draw for cultural tourists. The quiet, rural setting of the airport provides an immediate introduction to the tranquil pace of life in the Chiquitania highlands, making it a unique starting point for an exploration of Bolivia's colonial and indigenous history. Because of the grass runway, operations are highly sensitive to weather conditions; heavy rain can make the strip unusable, so it is crucial to have a flexible travel itinerary and a backup road transport plan. There are no permanent taxi ranks at the airstrip. Most visitors coordinate with their local accommodation or tour operator to be met upon arrival.\n\nThe transfer into San Javier is short, taking about 10 minutes by car. Travelers should ensure they have sufficient cash in Bolivianos before arriving, as there are no banking facilities at the airstrip. Ground transportation from SJV must be arranged in advance. Much like its neighbor in San Jose de Chiquitos, this airport is a vital link for the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos circuit.\n\nIt features a basic grass runway and is primarily used for small aircraft and private charters. The airport itself is situated about 3 kilometers east of the town center. There are no scheduled large-scale commercial services, so most travelers arrive via chartered 'air taxis' from Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI). Facilities at the airfield are minimal, providing little more than a place to disembark and process paperwork.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange your ride before arrival; this airfield sits about 3 km east of San Javier.",
    "Use cash for the short transfer into town, since formal airport services are limited.",
    "This is a small Chiquitania airstrip, so expect simple facilities and local-style handling.",
    "San Javier's Jesuit mission heritage is the main draw once you reach town.",
    "Use the airport only with ground plans set, because services here stay very basic."
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  "iataCode": "SJV",
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  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -16.2707996368,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are limited; plan ahead for meals and services.",
  "longitude": -62.4702987671,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
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  "name": "San Javier Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VVI",
      "name": "Santa Cruz Viru Viru"
    },
    {
      "code": "BVL",
      "name": "Baures Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SNG",
      "name": "Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VLM",
      "name": "Teniente Coronel Rafael Pab\u00f3n Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "San Javier Airport operates as a basic grass airstrip in Bolivia's Santa Cruz Department, serving the historic town of San Javier in the Chiquitania highlands. Located approximately 3 kilometers east of the town center, the facility provides essential aviation access to this remote area known for its Jesuit mission heritage dating back to 1691.\n\nTerminal facilities are minimal, consisting of basic infrastructure with little more than a simple shelter for passenger processing and paperwork. The airport features a grass runway that is highly weather-dependent, becoming unusable during heavy rains typical of the wet season. There are no formal passenger amenities, banking services, or commercial facilities - the airstrip essentially provides basic operational support for small aircraft operations.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on charter flights and air taxi services connecting San Javier with Santa Cruz de la Sierra and other regional centers. The facility primarily handles small aircraft and private charters rather than scheduled commercial services, with operations heavily influenced by seasonal weather patterns and runway conditions.\n\nStrategic importance lies in providing aviation access to one of Bolivia's most significant Jesuit mission sites and serving as a gateway to the Chiquitania region's cultural heritage tourism. The facility connects this remote highland community with the outside world, supporting tourism to the UNESCO-listed Jesuit Missions circuit while providing essential emergency services and community connectivity where road access can be challenging.",
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