Tres De Mayo Airport (SKAS)
Medium airport · Puerto Asís, Putumayo Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Tres De Mayo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKAS |
| IATA | PUU |
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°30'19" W 76°30'3" 0.50523, -76.50080 |
| Location | Puerto Asís, Putumayo Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,331 ft (1625 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
| 02/20 | — | — | UNK | No |
Tres De Mayo Airport at a glance
Tres De Mayo Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Asís, Putumayo Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PUU. The field elevation of 815 ft (248 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKAS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 5,331 ft (1625 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKAS 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 Tres De Mayo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tarapoa Airport | SETR | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Francisco De Orellana Airport | SECO | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Antonio Nariño Airport | SKPS | 132 km (71 NM) |
| San Luis Airport | SKIP | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | SETU | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tres De Mayo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 815 ft field elevation of Tres De Mayo 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 Tres De Mayo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tres De Mayo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tres De Mayo Airport is SKAS, and its IATA code is PUU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tres De Mayo Airport above sea level?
Tres De Mayo Airport sits at an elevation of 815 feet (248 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tres De Mayo Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.5052, -76.5008 — in Puerto Asís, Putumayo Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tarapoa Airport, about 72 km away.
Does SKAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKAS 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 Tres De Mayo Airport?
Tres De Mayo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,331 ft (1625 m) with a ASP surface.