Gustavo Vargas Airport (SKTM)
Medium airport · Tame, Arauca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Gustavo Vargas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKTM |
| IATA | TME |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°27'4" W 71°45'37" 6.45108, -71.76030 |
| Location | Tame, Arauca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,561 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gustavo Vargas Airport at a glance
Gustavo Vargas Airport is a medium airport in Tame, Arauca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as TME. The field elevation of 1,050 ft (320 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKTM 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, 07/25, offers 6,561 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKTM 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 Gustavo Vargas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paz de Ariporo Airport | SKPZ | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | SVSO | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Santiago Perez Airport | SKUC | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Guasdualito Airport | SVGD | 139 km (75 NM) |
| El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport | SKYP | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gustavo Vargas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,050 ft field elevation of Gustavo Vargas 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 Gustavo Vargas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gustavo Vargas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gustavo Vargas Airport is SKTM, and its IATA code is TME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gustavo Vargas Airport above sea level?
Gustavo Vargas Airport sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gustavo Vargas Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.4511, -71.7603 — in Tame, Arauca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paz de Ariporo Airport, about 65 km away.
Does SKTM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKTM 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 Gustavo Vargas Airport?
Gustavo Vargas Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,561 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.