Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (SKFL)
Medium airport · Florencia, Caquetá Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKFL |
| IATA | FLA |
| Elevation | 803 ft (245 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°35'21" W 75°33'52" 1.58919, -75.56440 |
| Location | Florencia, Caquetá Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport at a glance
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport is a medium airport in Florencia, Caquetá Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as FLA. The field elevation of 803 ft (245 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKFL 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, 12/30, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKFL 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 Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitalito Airport | SKPI | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base | SKTQ | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Eduardo Falla Solano Airport | SKSV | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Benito Salas Airport | SKNV | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 803 ft field elevation of Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes 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 Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport is SKFL, and its IATA code is FLA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport above sea level?
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport sits at an elevation of 803 feet (245 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.5892, -75.5644 — in Florencia, Caquetá Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pitalito Airport, about 65 km away.
Does SKFL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKFL 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 Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport?
Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.