Paz de Ariporo Airport (SKPZ)
Medium airport · Paz de Ariporo, Casanare Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Paz de Ariporo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKPZ |
| IATA | PZA |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°52'34" W 71°53'12" 5.87615, -71.88667 |
| Location | Paz de Ariporo, Casanare Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,935 ft (1504 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Paz de Ariporo Airport at a glance
Paz de Ariporo Airport is a medium airport in Paz de Ariporo, Casanare Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as PZA. The field elevation of 900 ft (274 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKPZ 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, 04/22, offers 4,935 ft (1504 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKPZ 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 Paz de Ariporo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Vargas Airport | SKTM | 65 km (35 NM) |
| El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport | SKYP | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Tunja Airport | SKTJ | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Santiago Perez Airport | SKUC | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | SVSO | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paz de Ariporo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 900 ft field elevation of Paz de Ariporo 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 Paz de Ariporo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paz de Ariporo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paz de Ariporo Airport is SKPZ, and its IATA code is PZA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paz de Ariporo Airport above sea level?
Paz de Ariporo Airport sits at an elevation of 900 feet (274 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paz de Ariporo Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.8761, -71.8867 — in Paz de Ariporo, Casanare Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gustavo Vargas Airport, about 65 km away.
Does SKPZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKPZ 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 Paz de Ariporo Airport?
Paz de Ariporo Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,935 ft (1504 m) with a ASP surface.