Pitalito Airport (SKPI)
Medium airport · Pitalito, Huila Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Pitalito Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPI |
| IATA | PTX |
| Elevation | 4,212 ft (1284 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°51'28" W 76°5'9" 1.85777, -76.08570 |
| Location | Pitalito, Huila Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,912 ft (1497 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Pitalito Airport at a glance
Pitalito Airport is a medium airport in Pitalito, Huila Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PTX. The field elevation of 4,212 ft (1284 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPI 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, 06/24, offers 4,912 ft (1497 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKPI 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 Pitalito Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | SKFL | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Antonio Nariño Airport | SKPS | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Benito Salas Airport | SKNV | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Eduardo Falla Solano Airport | SKSV | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pitalito Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,212 ft field elevation of Pitalito 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 Pitalito Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pitalito Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pitalito Airport is SKPI, and its IATA code is PTX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pitalito Airport above sea level?
Pitalito Airport sits at an elevation of 4,212 feet (1284 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pitalito Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.8578, -76.0857 — in Pitalito, Huila Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, about 65 km away.
Does SKPI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPI 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 Pitalito Airport?
Pitalito Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,912 ft (1497 m) with a ASP surface.