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    "addressCountry": "Bolivia",
    "addressLocality": "Tarija"
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  "city": "Tarija",
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  "connection_tips": "When connecting through Capit\u00e1n Oriel Lea Plaza Airport in Tarija, take advantage of Bolivia's most temperate climate and lowest altitude major city (1,866 meters). The facility serves as an excellent gateway for exploring Bolivia's most European-influenced region, where Spanish colonial heritage and emerging viticulture create a unique cultural experience distinct from the country's indigenous highland areas. The seven-minute drive to downtown Tarija provides access to excellent restaurants, colonial architecture, and local handicraft shops. The airport's location in Bolivia's southernmost department means weather patterns differ significantly from highland regions, with more predictable conditions but occasional strong winds. The airport coordinates well with Boliviana de Aviaci\u00f3n, EcoJet, and Amaszonas schedules, though connections to international flights typically require routing through La Paz or Santa Cruz.\n\nGround transportation offers excellent access to Tarija's renowned wine region, with car rental services available directly at the terminal for those planning winery visits during layovers. Connecting passengers should note that Bolivia's wine harvest season creates peak travel periods when flights fill rapidly. Baggage storage options allow travelers to explore the city during longer connections. However, afternoon thunderstorms during the wet season (December-March) can cause significant delays, so morning flights are generally more reliable. Taxis are readily available and reliable, though during harvest season (February-April) accommodation can be scarce due to wine tourism, so advance bookings are essential.\n\nThe terminal's Wi-Fi and comfortable lounges make extended layovers manageable, while the coffee shop and souvenir stores offer authentic Tarijena products including local wines, textiles, and regional specialties. Unlike La Paz's extreme altitude, visitors typically experience minimal altitude sickness here, making connections more comfortable. The airport's 2,900-meter runway handles regional jets efficiently, but weather monitoring systems may show rapid changes typical of valley climates. Hotel shuttles operate regularly, and several establishments cater specifically to wine tourists.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "High-altitude Tarija can see weather shifts at this airport.",
    "Hydrate well and arrange a hotel shuttle as local buses stop early.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
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  "iataCode": "TJA",
  "icao": "SLTJ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -21.5557,
  "layover_planner_info": "No dedicated layover services; plan ground transport ahead of time.",
  "longitude": -64.701302,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the operating airline or airport staff for assistance.",
  "name": "Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LPB",
      "name": "El Alto International"
    },
    {
      "code": "BJO",
      "name": "Bermejo Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BYC",
      "name": "Yacuiba Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Capit\u00e1n Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (IATA: TJA, ICAO: SLTJ) serves as the aviation gateway to Tarija, Bolivia's premier wine region and the country's most temperate department, located just seven minutes from downtown Tarija on Las Americas Avenue. Named after Captain Oriel Lea Plaza, this midsized regional airport has become increasingly important as Bolivia's wine tourism industry grows, connecting visitors to the high-altitude vineyards and temperate climate that distinguish Tarija from Bolivia's other highland regions. The airport's strategic location in Bolivia's southernmost department makes it essential for both domestic connectivity and the developing wine tourism sector that capitalizes on the region's unique geographic and climatic advantages.\n\nThe airport operates an extensive single runway designated 13/31, measuring 2,900 meters in length with a 355-meter displaced threshold on Runway 31, providing substantial capacity for regional jet operations typical of Bolivia's domestic aviation network. This significant runway length accommodates the aircraft used by major Bolivian carriers including Boliviana de Aviaci\u00f3n, EcoJet, and Amaszonas that provide regular service connecting Tarija to La Paz, Santa Cruz, and other major Bolivian cities. The runway's specifications reflect the airport's growing importance in Bolivia's aviation infrastructure and its role in supporting the region's economic development through improved transportation links.\n\nThe single terminal building provides comprehensive passenger amenities including Wi-Fi internet access, international and local phone services, passenger lounges, and baggage claim facilities designed to handle the airport's steady regional traffic. The terminal features a coffee shop and specialized handicraft and souvenir stores located in the main hall, showcasing Tarijena products including local wines, textiles, and regional specialties that reflect the area's distinct cultural identity within Bolivia. Car rental services are available to facilitate ground transportation to the region's numerous vineyards and tourist attractions scattered throughout the Tarija valley.\n\nCapit\u00e1n Oriel Lea Plaza Airport's significance extends beyond transportation to encompass its role in promoting Bolivia's emerging wine tourism industry, with the facility serving as the primary entry point for visitors exploring the country's highest-altitude wine regions. The airport enables access to over 40 local wineries that benefit from Tarija's unique microclimate and elevation, producing wines that have gained international recognition and positioning Bolivia as an emerging destination for wine tourism. The facility's modern amenities and convenient location support both business travelers involved in Bolivia's wine industry and tourists seeking to experience the country's most European-influenced region, where Spanish colonial architecture, temperate weather, and growing viticulture create a distinctive destination accessible through this well-equipped regional airport.",
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