Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (SKLT)
Medium airport · Leticia, Amazonas Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKLT |
| IATA | LET |
| Elevation | 277 ft (84 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°11'28" W 69°56'31" -4.19115, -69.94200 |
| Location | Leticia, Amazonas Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,168 ft (1880 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport at a glance
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport is a medium airport in Leticia, Amazonas Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as LET. The field elevation of 277 ft (84 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKLT 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, 03/21, offers 6,168 ft (1880 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKLT 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 Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabatinga International Airport | SBTT | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Caballococha Airport | SPBC | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport | SPQT | 376 km (203 NM) |
| Tarauacá Airport | SBTK | 451 km (244 NM) |
| Cruzeiro do Sul Airport | SBCZ | 491 km (265 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 277 ft field elevation of Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International 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 Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport is SKLT, and its IATA code is LET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport above sea level?
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport sits at an elevation of 277 feet (84 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.1911, -69.9420 — in Leticia, Amazonas Department, Colombia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tabatinga International Airport, about 7 km away.
Does SKLT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKLT 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 Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport?
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,168 ft (1880 m) with a ASP surface.