Benito Salas Airport (SKNV)
Medium airport · Neiva, Huila Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Benito Salas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKNV |
| IATA | NVA |
| Elevation | 1,464 ft (446 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°57'1" W 75°17'38" 2.95015, -75.29400 |
| Location | Neiva, Huila Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,880 ft (1792 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Benito Salas Airport at a glance
Benito Salas Airport is a medium airport in Neiva, Huila Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as NVA. The field elevation of 1,464 ft (446 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKNV 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, 02/20, offers 5,880 ft (1792 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKNV 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 Benito Salas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Falla Solano Airport | SKSV | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | SKCL | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Pitalito Airport | SKPI | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | SKFL | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Benito Salas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,464 ft field elevation of Benito Salas 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 Benito Salas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Benito Salas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Benito Salas Airport is SKNV, and its IATA code is NVA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Benito Salas Airport above sea level?
Benito Salas Airport sits at an elevation of 1,464 feet (446 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Benito Salas Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.9501, -75.2940 — in Neiva, Huila Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eduardo Falla Solano Airport, about 106 km away.
Does SKNV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKNV 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 Benito Salas Airport?
Benito Salas Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,880 ft (1792 m) with a ASP surface.