Santiago Vila Airport (SKGI)
Medium airport · Girardot, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Santiago Vila Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKGI |
| IATA | GIR |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°16'34" W 74°47'48" 4.27624, -74.79670 |
| Location | Girardot, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 92 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santiago Vila Airport at a glance
Santiago Vila Airport is a medium airport in Girardot, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as GIR. The field elevation of 900 ft (274 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKGI 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, 02/20, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKGI 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 Santiago Vila Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perales Airport | SKIB | 41 km (22 NM) |
| El Dorado International Airport | SKBO | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Mariquita Airport | SKQU | 105 km (57 NM) |
| El Eden Airport | SKAR | 109 km (59 NM) |
| La Nubia Airport | SKMZ | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santiago Vila Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 900 ft field elevation of Santiago Vila 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 Santiago Vila Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santiago Vila Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santiago Vila Airport is SKGI, and its IATA code is GIR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santiago Vila Airport above sea level?
Santiago Vila Airport sits at an elevation of 900 feet (274 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santiago Vila Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.2762, -74.7967 — in Girardot, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Perales Airport, about 41 km away.
Does SKGI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKGI 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 Santiago Vila Airport?
Santiago Vila Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.