German Olano Air Base (SKPQ)
Medium airport · La Dorada, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | German Olano Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPQ |
| IATA | PAL |
| Elevation | 566 ft (173 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°29'1" W 74°39'27" 5.48361, -74.65740 |
| Location | La Dorada, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,987 ft (3044 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
German Olano Air Base at a glance
German Olano Air Base is a medium airport in La Dorada, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PAL. The field elevation of 566 ft (173 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPQ 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, 01/19, offers 9,987 ft (3044 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKPQ 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 Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariquita Airport | SKQU | 39 km (21 NM) |
| La Nubia Airport | SKMZ | 103 km (56 NM) |
| El Dorado International Airport | SKBO | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | SKRG | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Perales Airport | SKIB | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for German Olano Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 566 ft field elevation of German Olano Air Base 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 Air Base
What is the ICAO code of German Olano Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of German Olano Air Base is SKPQ, and its IATA code is PAL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is German Olano Air Base above sea level?
German Olano Air Base sits at an elevation of 566 feet (173 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 Air Base located?
The airport lies at 5.4836, -74.6574 — in La Dorada, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mariquita Airport, about 39 km away.
Does SKPQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPQ 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 Air Base?
German Olano Air Base has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,987 ft (3044 m) with a ASP surface.