San Luis Airport (SKIP)
Medium airport · Ipiales, Nariño Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | San Luis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKIP |
| IATA | IPI |
| Elevation | 9,765 ft (2976 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°51'43" W 77°40'18" 0.86195, -77.67178 |
| Location | Ipiales, Nariño Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 118 ft | ASP | Yes |
San Luis Airport at a glance
San Luis Airport is a medium airport in Ipiales, Nariño Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as IPI. The field elevation of 9,765 ft (2976 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKIP 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, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKIP 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 San Luis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | SETU | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Antonio Nariño Airport | SKPS | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | SEQM | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Tres De Mayo Airport | SKAS | 136 km (73 NM) |
| La Florida Airport | SKCO | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San Luis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,765 ft field elevation of San Luis 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 San Luis Airport
What is the ICAO code of San Luis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San Luis Airport is SKIP, and its IATA code is IPI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is San Luis Airport above sea level?
San Luis Airport sits at an elevation of 9,765 feet (2976 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is San Luis Airport located?
The airport lies at 0.8619, -77.6718 — in Ipiales, Nariño Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport, about 7 km away.
Does SKIP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKIP 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 San Luis Airport?
San Luis Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.