Guapi Airport (SKGP)
Medium airport · Guapi, Cauca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Guapi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKGP |
| IATA | GPI |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°34'12" W 77°53'53" 2.57013, -77.89797 |
| Location | Guapi, Cauca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,256 ft (1297 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Guapi Airport at a glance
Guapi Airport is a medium airport in Guapi, Cauca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as GPI. The field elevation of 164 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKGP 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, 01/19, offers 4,256 ft (1297 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKGP 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 Guapi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Florida Airport | SKCO | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Antonio Nariño Airport | SKPS | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport | SKBU | 172 km (93 NM) |
| San Luis Airport | SKIP | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guapi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 164 ft field elevation of Guapi 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 Guapi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Guapi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Guapi Airport is SKGP, and its IATA code is GPI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guapi Airport above sea level?
Guapi Airport sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guapi Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.5701, -77.8980 — in Guapi, Cauca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Florida Airport, about 127 km away.
Does SKGP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKGP 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 Guapi Airport?
Guapi Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,256 ft (1297 m) with a ASP surface.