Guillermo León Valencia Airport (SKPP)
Medium airport · Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Guillermo León Valencia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPP |
| IATA | PPN |
| Elevation | 5,687 ft (1733 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°27'16" W 76°36'33" 2.45436, -76.60925 |
| Location | Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,266 ft (1910 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Guillermo León Valencia Airport at a glance
Guillermo León Valencia Airport is a medium airport in Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PPN. The field elevation of 5,687 ft (1733 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPP 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 6,266 ft (1910 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 SKPP 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 Guillermo León Valencia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitalito Airport | SKPI | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | SKCL | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Antonio Nariño Airport | SKPS | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Guapi Airport | SKGP | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | SKFL | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guillermo León Valencia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,687 ft field elevation of Guillermo León Valencia 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 Guillermo León Valencia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Guillermo León Valencia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Guillermo León Valencia Airport is SKPP, and its IATA code is PPN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guillermo León Valencia Airport above sea level?
Guillermo León Valencia Airport sits at an elevation of 5,687 feet (1733 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guillermo León Valencia Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.4544, -76.6093 — in Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pitalito Airport, about 88 km away.
Does SKPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPP 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 Guillermo León Valencia Airport?
Guillermo León Valencia Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,266 ft (1910 m) with a ASP surface.