Camilo Daza International Airport (SKCC)
Medium airport · Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Camilo Daza International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKCC |
| IATA | CUC |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°55'39" W 72°30'41" 7.92757, -72.51150 |
| Location | Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,341 ft (1933 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,700 ft (2347 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Camilo Daza International Airport at a glance
Camilo Daza International Airport is a medium airport in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as CUC. The field elevation of 1,096 ft (334 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKCC 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 — 16/34 — offers 7,700 ft (2347 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKCC 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 Camilo Daza International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVSA | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Paramillo Airport | SVPM | 37 km (20 NM) |
| La Fria Airport | SVLF | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | SVSO | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Aguas Claras Airport | SKOC | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Camilo Daza International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,096 ft field elevation of Camilo Daza International 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 Camilo Daza International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Camilo Daza International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Camilo Daza International Airport is SKCC, and its IATA code is CUC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Camilo Daza International Airport above sea level?
Camilo Daza International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Camilo Daza International Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.9276, -72.5115 — in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport, about 12 km away.
Does SKCC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKCC 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 Camilo Daza International Airport?
Camilo Daza International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,700 ft (2347 m) with a ASP surface.