Las Flores Airport (SKBC)
Medium airport · El Banco, Magdalena Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Las Flores Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKBC |
| IATA | ELB |
| Elevation | 111 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°2'44" W 73°58'30" 9.04554, -73.97490 |
| Location | El Banco, Magdalena Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,985 ft (1215 m) | 93 ft | ASP | No |
Las Flores Airport at a glance
Las Flores Airport is a medium airport in El Banco, Magdalena Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as ELB. The field elevation of 111 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKBC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 3,985 ft (1215 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKBC 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 Las Flores Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baracoa Airport | SKMG | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Aguas Claras Airport | SKOC | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Las Brujas Airport | SKCZ | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | SKVP | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Juan H White Airport | SKCU | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Las Flores Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 111 ft field elevation of Las Flores 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 Las Flores Airport
What is the ICAO code of Las Flores Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Las Flores Airport is SKBC, and its IATA code is ELB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Las Flores Airport above sea level?
Las Flores Airport sits at an elevation of 111 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Las Flores Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.0455, -73.9749 — in El Banco, Magdalena Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baracoa Airport, about 99 km away.
Does SKBC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKBC 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 Las Flores Airport?
Las Flores Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,985 ft (1215 m) with a ASP surface.