La Nubia Airport (SKMZ)
Medium airport · Manizales, Caldas Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | La Nubia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKMZ |
| IATA | MZL |
| Elevation | 6,871 ft (2094 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°1'47" W 75°27'53" 5.02960, -75.46470 |
| Location | Manizales, Caldas Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 10/28 | 4,835 ft (1474 m) | 65 ft | ASP | Yes |
La Nubia Airport at a glance
La Nubia Airport is a medium airport in Manizales, Caldas Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as MZL. The field elevation of 6,871 ft (2094 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKMZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 4,835 ft (1474 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKMZ 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 La Nubia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matecaña International Airport | SKPE | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Santa Ana Airport | SKGO | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Mariquita Airport | SKQU | 67 km (36 NM) |
| El Eden Airport | SKAR | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Perales Airport | SKIB | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Nubia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,871 ft field elevation of La Nubia 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 La Nubia Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Nubia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Nubia Airport is SKMZ, and its IATA code is MZL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Nubia Airport above sea level?
La Nubia Airport sits at an elevation of 6,871 feet (2094 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Nubia Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.0296, -75.4647 — in Manizales, Caldas Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Matecaña International Airport, about 39 km away.
Does SKMZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKMZ 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 La Nubia Airport?
La Nubia Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,835 ft (1474 m) with a ASP surface.