Aguas Claras Airport (SKOC)
Medium airport · Ocaña, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Aguas Claras Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKOC |
| IATA | OCV |
| Elevation | 3,850 ft (1173 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°18'54" W 73°21'30" 8.31506, -73.35830 |
| Location | Ocaña, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Aguas Claras Airport at a glance
Aguas Claras Airport is a medium airport in Ocaña, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as OCV. The field elevation of 3,850 ft (1173 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKOC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKOC 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 Aguas Claras Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | SKCC | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Las Flores Airport | SKBC | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVSA | 114 km (62 NM) |
| La Fria Airport | SVLF | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Palonegro Airport | SKBG | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aguas Claras Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,850 ft field elevation of Aguas Claras 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 Aguas Claras Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aguas Claras Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aguas Claras Airport is SKOC, and its IATA code is OCV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aguas Claras Airport above sea level?
Aguas Claras Airport sits at an elevation of 3,850 feet (1173 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aguas Claras Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.3151, -73.3583 — in Ocaña, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Camilo Daza International Airport, about 103 km away.
Does SKOC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKOC 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 Aguas Claras Airport?
Aguas Claras Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.