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CBB Jorge Wilsterman International Airport
Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (IATA: CBB, ICAO:SLCB) is located in the the city of Cochabamba, Bolivia. Phone Number :+59144120400

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IATA Code

CBB

ICAO Code

SLCB

Name

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Bolivia (BO)

City

Cochabamba

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+59144120400

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Airport Overview

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB; ICAO: SLCB)

Jorge Wilsterman International Airport serves Cochabamba, the capital of Bolivia’s Cochabamba Department. It is one of Bolivia’s three major international airports and operates in a public and military-use environment. For air freight, the airport functions primarily as a regional gateway for Cochabamba and its surrounding production and consumption areas, with international cargo commonly requiring coordination through available regional or hub connections rather than relying on a dedicated long-haul freighter network.

Its high-elevation operating environment makes aircraft payload, routing, and seasonal operating conditions important planning considerations. Our service team can check available uplift, terminal acceptance conditions, customs requirements, and onward connections before confirming a shipment plan.

Country / City	Bolivia / Cochabamba
IATA / ICAO	CBB / SLCB
Airport type	International airport; public and military use
Airport telephone	+591 4 4120400

Key Highlights

Points for initial routing and quotation decisions

Regional gatewayJorge Wilsterman International Airport is relevant for Cochabamba-area cargo, while many international movements depend on a connecting hub.
High-elevation planningPayload restrictions, aircraft type, weather, and operational limits may affect uplift and connection choices.
Mixed civil and military environmentAcceptance, vehicle access, photography, and handling procedures should be confirmed before dispatch.
Connection-sensitive transitMissed connections, limited uplift, customs inspection, and local holidays can materially change the planned transit time.
Pre-clearance is essentialOur team recommends confirming terminal acceptance, customs documentation, and consignee collection capability before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Capabilities must be confirmed for the selected handling party and shipment type

General cargo is normally subject to airline or ground-handler acceptance, document screening, security controls, weighing, and build-up procedures. Available cut-off times should be obtained per flight.
Perishable, pharmaceutical, and other temperature-sensitive shipments require advance confirmation of cool-room access, acceptance windows, transfer protection, and delivery arrangements. A temperature-controlled service should not be assumed from the airport name alone.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, and magnetized materials require carrier approval, correct classification, packing, marking, labeling, and a compliant Shipper’s Declaration where applicable.
Customs-controlled storage, bonded handling, inspection areas, and release procedures may be available through the appointed handler or customs process; our team verifies the actual service before booking.
Live animals, human remains, valuables, oversized cargo, and diplomatic or military-related shipments require separate acceptance checks and may involve additional security or government approvals.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing is subject to capacity, schedules, and carrier acceptance

Typical international planning may involve a regional Bolivian gateway or another South American hub, followed by a connecting service to the destination. The final route depends on the origin, commodity, airline capacity, and available interline arrangements.
For shipments originating in Asia, Europe, or North America, our service team normally compares air connections through major regional hubs with alternative gateway arrangements before selecting the air waybill route.
Transit time should be calculated from confirmed cargo acceptance and uplift, not only from the flight departure shown in a preliminary schedule. Connection availability, customs release, weekends, holidays, and irregular operations can extend delivery.
High-elevation operations, aircraft payload limitations, weather, and late tendering may result in rollovers or re-accommodation. We provide a confirmed routing only after the carrier accepts the shipment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cargo planning for Cochabamba and the surrounding department

Cochabamba consumption and production area

The airport supports local importers, exporters, distributors, manufacturers, institutions, and time-sensitive supply chains serving Cochabamba and nearby areas.

Typical air-freight profiles

Potential shipments include replacement parts, industrial components, samples, urgent commercial documents, electronics, machinery spares, and other high-value or time-critical goods, subject to carrier acceptance.

Perishables and agricultural products

Perishable or agricultural cargo may require product-specific packaging, sanitary documentation, phytosanitary controls, and protected transfer arrangements. Feasibility should be checked before harvest or dispatch commitments.

Oversized and project cargo

Heavy, long, or irregular pieces require advance review of aircraft loading limits, pallet dimensions, ground equipment, road access, and any special handling approval.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that should be completed before cargo delivery to the terminal

Cut-off and tendering: Do not use a generic airport cut-off. Our team confirms the airline’s cargo acceptance deadline, security screening requirement, warehouse receiving window, and any earlier documentation cut-off.
Documents: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits, certificates of origin, sanitary or phytosanitary documents, and import or export declarations must match the physical cargo and consignee details.
Restricted cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, medicines, food, plants, animals, valuables, and controlled items require commodity-specific review. Carrier and Bolivian customs or government requirements apply in addition to standard air transport rules.
Customs and delivery: Inspection, valuation queries, document corrections, and consignee authorization can delay release. The consignee should appoint a capable customs representative and arrange collection only after release is confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Practical steps from our service team

Request a feasibility check firstProvide origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, ready date, and any battery, temperature, or permit details before requesting a firm option.
Book with schedule toleranceWhere delivery is urgent, allow time for connection changes and possible rollover rather than selecting a route solely by the shortest published transit.
Prepare packaging for handlingUse secure, stackable packaging with visible piece marks, accurate dimensions, and protection against handling and transfer exposure.
Plan a fallback gatewayFor critical cargo or limited-capacity periods, our team can compare alternative South American gateways, subject to customs, trucking, and final-delivery feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Operational answers for forwarders and international shippers

Can Jorge Wilsterman International Airport handle international air cargo?

It is an international airport, but acceptance depends on the operating airline, ground handler, customs process, commodity, and available uplift. Our team confirms the complete routing before cargo is delivered.

Can I send dangerous goods through Jorge Wilsterman International Airport?

Possibly, subject to airline and handler approval. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packaging, labels, documents, and any required declaration. Lithium batteries, dry ice, and fuel-related materials require particular scrutiny.

Does a high-elevation airport affect cargo capacity?

It can. Aircraft performance, temperature, weather, payload, and route configuration may affect available capacity. A booked weight is not final until the carrier confirms acceptance and uplift.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no single universal deadline. Our service team obtains the flight-specific cargo cut-off, screening requirement, documentation deadline, and warehouse receiving instructions before issuing delivery guidance.

What is the best alternative if the required connection is unavailable?

We compare another regional gateway or hub connection and assess the additional customs, trucking, handling, and final-delivery implications before recommending an alternative.

Data Sources & Provenance

Scope and verification boundaries for this airport profile

Primary airport identifiers: Supplied airport record for Jorge Wilsterman International Airport, including the name, CBB, SLCB, Cochabamba, Bolivia, and telephone number.

Regulatory and industry verification: Airport and aviation details should be checked against the dgac.gob.bo, icao.int, and iata.org domains where applicable.

Customs verification: Import, export, inspection, and release requirements should be confirmed with Bolivia’s customs authority through aduana.gob.bo.

Dynamic information boundary: Airline schedules, cargo capacity, cut-off times, handling availability, customs procedures, and special-cargo acceptance are operational variables. Our service team verifies these items with the selected carrier, handler, customs representative, and consignee before shipment execution.