Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SKSJ)
Medium airport · San José Del Guaviare, Guaviare Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKSJ |
| IATA | SJE |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°34'47" W 72°38'22" 2.57969, -72.63940 |
| Location | San José Del Guaviare, Guaviare Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,897 ft (1493 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport at a glance
Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport is a medium airport in San José Del Guaviare, Guaviare Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as SJE. The field elevation of 605 ft (184 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKSJ 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, 01/19, offers 4,897 ft (1493 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKSJ 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 Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | SKAP | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Vanguardia Airport | SKVV | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Eduardo Falla Solano Airport | SKSV | 241 km (130 NM) |
| El Dorado International Airport | SKBO | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Benito Salas Airport | SKNV | 298 km (161 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 605 ft field elevation of Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres 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 Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport is SKSJ, and its IATA code is SJE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport above sea level?
Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport sits at an elevation of 605 feet (184 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.5797, -72.6394 — in San José Del Guaviare, Guaviare Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base, about 195 km away.
Does SKSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKSJ 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 Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport?
Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,897 ft (1493 m) with a ASP surface.