Eduardo Falla Solano Airport (SKSV)
Medium airport · San Vicente Del Caguán, Caquetá Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Eduardo Falla Solano Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKSV |
| IATA | SVI |
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 2°9'8" W 74°45'59" 2.15217, -74.76630 |
| Location | San Vicente Del Caguán, Caquetá Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 14/32 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 85 ft | ASP | No |
Eduardo Falla Solano Airport at a glance
Eduardo Falla Solano Airport is a medium airport in San Vicente Del Caguán, Caquetá Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as SVI. The field elevation of 920 ft (280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKSV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKSV 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 Eduardo Falla Solano Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benito Salas Airport | SKNV | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | SKFL | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Pitalito Airport | SKPI | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base | SKTQ | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eduardo Falla Solano Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 920 ft field elevation of Eduardo Falla Solano 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 Eduardo Falla Solano Airport
What is the ICAO code of Eduardo Falla Solano Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Eduardo Falla Solano Airport is SKSV, and its IATA code is SVI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eduardo Falla Solano Airport above sea level?
Eduardo Falla Solano Airport sits at an elevation of 920 feet (280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eduardo Falla Solano Airport located?
The airport lies at 2.1522, -74.7663 — in San Vicente Del Caguán, Caquetá Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benito Salas Airport, about 106 km away.
Does SKSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKSV 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 Eduardo Falla Solano Airport?
Eduardo Falla Solano Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.