La Florida Airport (SKCO)
Medium airport · Tumaco, Nariño Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | La Florida Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKCO |
| IATA | TCO |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°48'52" W 78°44'57" 1.81442, -78.74920 |
| Location | Tumaco, Nariño Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 90 ft | ASP | No |
La Florida Airport at a glance
La Florida Airport is a medium airport in Tumaco, Nariño Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as TCO. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKCO 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, 06/24, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKCO 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 La Florida Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guapi Airport | SKGP | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | SETN | 135 km (73 NM) |
| San Luis Airport | SKIP | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | SETU | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Antonio Nariño Airport | SKPS | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Florida Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of La Florida 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 La Florida Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Florida Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Florida Airport is SKCO, and its IATA code is TCO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Florida Airport above sea level?
La Florida Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Florida Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.8144, -78.7492 — in Tumaco, Nariño Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guapi Airport, about 127 km away.
Does SKCO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKCO 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 La Florida Airport?
La Florida Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.