Marandúa Air Base (SKUA)
Medium airport · Marandúa, Vichada Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Marandúa Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKUA |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°31'28" W 68°41'8" 5.52448, -68.68560 |
| Location | Marandúa, Vichada Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,110 ft (2472 m) | 100 ft | GRE | Yes |
| 07/25 | 6,780 ft (2067 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
Marandúa Air Base at a glance
Marandúa Air Base is a medium airport in Marandúa, Vichada Department, Colombia. The field elevation of 285 ft (87 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKUA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 8,110 ft (2472 m) of gre surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKUA 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 Marandúa Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cacique Aramare Airport | SVPA | 120 km (65 NM) |
| German Olano Airport | SKPC | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Elorza Airport | SVEZ | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport | SKPD | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Palmarito Airport | SVPT | 281 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marandúa Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 285 ft field elevation of Marandúa Air Base 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 Marandúa Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Marandúa Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Marandúa Air Base is SKUA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marandúa Air Base above sea level?
Marandúa Air Base sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marandúa Air Base located?
The airport lies at 5.5245, -68.6856 — in Marandúa, Vichada Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cacique Aramare Airport, about 120 km away.
Does SKUA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKUA 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 Marandúa Air Base?
Marandúa Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,110 ft (2472 m) with a GRE surface.