German Olano Airport (SKPC)
Medium airport · Puerto Carreño, Vichada Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | German Olano Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPC |
| IATA | PCR |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°11'5" W 67°29'36" 6.18472, -67.49320 |
| Location | Puerto Carreño, Vichada Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,907 ft (1800 m) | 69 ft | ASP | Yes |
German Olano Airport at a glance
German Olano Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Carreño, Vichada Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PCR. The field elevation of 177 ft (54 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPC 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, 07/25, offers 5,907 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKPC 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 German Olano Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cacique Aramare Airport | SVPA | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Marandúa Air Base | SKUA | 151 km (82 NM) |
| San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport | SVSR | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Caicara del Orinoco Airport | SVCD | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Elorza Airport | SVEZ | 242 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for German Olano Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 177 ft field elevation of German Olano 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 German Olano Airport
What is the ICAO code of German Olano Airport?
The ICAO identifier of German Olano Airport is SKPC, and its IATA code is PCR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is German Olano Airport above sea level?
German Olano Airport sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is German Olano Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.1847, -67.4932 — in Puerto Carreño, Vichada Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cacique Aramare Airport, about 64 km away.
Does SKPC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPC 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 German Olano Airport?
German Olano Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,907 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.