Perales Airport (SKIB)
Medium airport · Ibagué, Tolima Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Perales Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKIB |
| IATA | IBE |
| Elevation | 2,999 ft (914 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°25'18" W 75°7'60" 4.42161, -75.13330 |
| Location | Ibagué, Tolima Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Perales Airport at a glance
Perales Airport is a medium airport in Ibagué, Tolima Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as IBE. The field elevation of 2,999 ft (914 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKIB 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, 14/32, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKIB 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 Perales Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago Vila Airport | SKGI | 41 km (22 NM) |
| El Eden Airport | SKAR | 70 km (38 NM) |
| La Nubia Airport | SKMZ | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Matecaña International Airport | SKPE | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Mariquita Airport | SKQU | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Perales Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,999 ft field elevation of Perales 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 Perales Airport
What is the ICAO code of Perales Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Perales Airport is SKIB, and its IATA code is IBE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Perales Airport above sea level?
Perales Airport sits at an elevation of 2,999 feet (914 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Perales Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.4216, -75.1333 — in Ibagué, Tolima Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santiago Vila Airport, about 41 km away.
Does SKIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKIB 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 Perales Airport?
Perales Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.