Antonio Nariño Airport (SKPS)
Medium airport · Chachagüí, Nariño Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Antonio Nariño Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPS |
| IATA | PSO |
| Elevation | 5,951 ft (1814 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°23'48" W 77°17'27" 1.39672, -77.29093 |
| Location | Chachagüí, Nariño Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,585 ft (2312 m) | 130 ft | ASP | Yes |
Antonio Nariño Airport at a glance
Antonio Nariño Airport is a medium airport in Chachagüí, Nariño Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PSO. The field elevation of 5,951 ft (1814 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPS 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, 02/20, offers 7,585 ft (2312 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKPS 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 Antonio Nariño Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Airport | SKIP | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | SETU | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Tres De Mayo Airport | SKAS | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Pitalito Airport | SKPI | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Antonio Nariño Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,951 ft field elevation of Antonio Nariño 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 Antonio Nariño Airport
What is the ICAO code of Antonio Nariño Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Antonio Nariño Airport is SKPS, and its IATA code is PSO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Antonio Nariño Airport above sea level?
Antonio Nariño Airport sits at an elevation of 5,951 feet (1814 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Antonio Nariño Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.3967, -77.2909 — in Chachagüí, Nariño Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Luis Airport, about 73 km away.
Does SKPS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPS 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 Antonio Nariño Airport?
Antonio Nariño Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,585 ft (2312 m) with a ASP surface.