Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (SKAP)
Medium airport · Apiay, Meta Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKAP |
| IATA | API |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°4'34" W 73°33'46" 4.07607, -73.56270 |
| Location | Apiay, Meta Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 10/28 | 8,204 ft (2501 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base at a glance
Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base is a medium airport in Apiay, Meta Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as API. The field elevation of 1,207 ft (368 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKAP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 8,204 ft (2501 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKAP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguardia Airport | SKVV | 12 km (6 NM) |
| El Dorado International Airport | SKBO | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Santiago Vila Airport | SKGI | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Tunja Airport | SKTJ | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Perales Airport | SKIB | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,207 ft field elevation of Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 60 airports and airfields we list for Colombia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base is SKAP, and its IATA code is API. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base above sea level?
Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet (368 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base located?
The airport lies at 4.0761, -73.5627 — in Apiay, Meta Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vanguardia Airport, about 12 km away.
Does SKAP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKAP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base?
Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,204 ft (2501 m) with a ASP surface.