Santiago Perez Airport (SKUC)
Medium airport · Arauca, Arauca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Santiago Perez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKUC |
| IATA | AUC |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°4'8" W 70°44'13" 7.06888, -70.73690 |
| Location | Arauca, Arauca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santiago Perez Airport at a glance
Santiago Perez Airport is a medium airport in Arauca, Arauca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as AUC. The field elevation of 420 ft (128 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKUC 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, 11/29, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKUC 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 Santiago Perez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guasdualito Airport | SVGD | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Palmarito Airport | SVPT | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Gustavo Vargas Airport | SKTM | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Elorza Airport | SVEZ | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | SVSO | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santiago Perez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 420 ft field elevation of Santiago Perez 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 Santiago Perez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santiago Perez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santiago Perez Airport is SKUC, and its IATA code is AUC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santiago Perez Airport above sea level?
Santiago Perez Airport sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santiago Perez Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.0689, -70.7369 — in Arauca, Arauca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guasdualito Airport, about 16 km away.
Does SKUC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKUC 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 Santiago Perez Airport?
Santiago Perez Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.