Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport (SKPD)
Medium airport · Puerto Inírida, Guainía Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPD |
| IATA | PDA |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°51'13" W 67°54'22" 3.85353, -67.90620 |
| Location | Puerto Inírida, Guainía Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,910 ft (1801 m) | 85 ft | ASP | No |
Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport at a glance
Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Inírida, Guainía Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PDA. The field elevation of 460 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPD 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, 17/35, offers 5,910 ft (1801 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKPD 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 Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo 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 | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Marandúa Air Base | SKUA | 205 km (111 NM) |
| German Olano Airport | SKPC | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport | SKMU | 388 km (210 NM) |
| Elorza Airport | SVEZ | 398 km (215 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 460 ft field elevation of Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo 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 Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport is SKPD, and its IATA code is PDA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport above sea level?
Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport sits at an elevation of 460 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.8535, -67.9062 — in Puerto Inírida, Guainía Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cacique Aramare Airport, about 199 km away.
Does SKPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPD 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 Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport?
Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,910 ft (1801 m) with a ASP surface.