El Eden Airport (SKAR)
Medium airport · Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | El Eden Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKAR |
| IATA | AXM |
| Elevation | 3,990 ft (1216 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°27'10" W 75°45'59" 4.45278, -75.76640 |
| Location | Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,045 ft (2147 m) | 118 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Eden Airport at a glance
El Eden Airport is a medium airport in Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as AXM. The field elevation of 3,990 ft (1216 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKAR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 7,045 ft (2147 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKAR 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 El Eden Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Airport | SKGO | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Matecaña International Airport | SKPE | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | SKUL | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Perales Airport | SKIB | 70 km (38 NM) |
| La Nubia Airport | SKMZ | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Eden Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,990 ft field elevation of El Eden Airport 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 El Eden Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Eden Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Eden Airport is SKAR, and its IATA code is AXM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Eden Airport above sea level?
El Eden Airport sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet (1216 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Eden Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.4528, -75.7664 — in Armenia, Quindio Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Ana Airport, about 40 km away.
Does SKAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKAR 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 El Eden Airport?
El Eden Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,045 ft (2147 m) with a ASP surface.