Matecaña International Airport (SKPE)
Medium airport · Pereira, Risaralda Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Matecaña International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPE |
| IATA | PEI |
| Elevation | 4,416 ft (1346 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°48'46" W 75°44'22" 4.81267, -75.73950 |
| Location | Pereira, Risaralda Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,627 ft (2020 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Matecaña International Airport at a glance
Matecaña International Airport is a medium airport in Pereira, Risaralda Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PEI. The field elevation of 4,416 ft (1346 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPE 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, 08/26, offers 6,627 ft (2020 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKPE 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 Matecaña International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Airport | SKGO | 25 km (14 NM) |
| La Nubia Airport | SKMZ | 39 km (21 NM) |
| El Eden Airport | SKAR | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Perales Airport | SKIB | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | SKUL | 97 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Matecaña International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,416 ft field elevation of Matecaña International 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 Matecaña International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Matecaña International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Matecaña International Airport is SKPE, and its IATA code is PEI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Matecaña International Airport above sea level?
Matecaña International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,416 feet (1346 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Matecaña International Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.8127, -75.7395 — in Pereira, Risaralda Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Ana Airport, about 25 km away.
Does SKPE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPE 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 Matecaña International Airport?
Matecaña International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,627 ft (2020 m) with a ASP surface.