El Caraño Airport (SKUI)
Medium airport · Quibdó, Chocó Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | El Caraño Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKUI |
| IATA | UIB |
| Elevation | 204 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°41'27" W 76°38'28" 5.69076, -76.64120 |
| Location | Quibdó, Chocó Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Caraño Airport at a glance
El Caraño Airport is a medium airport in Quibdó, Chocó Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as UIB. The field elevation of 204 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKUI 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, 13/31, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKUI 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 El Caraño Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| José Celestino Mutis Airport | SKBS | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Santa Ana Airport | SKGO | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | SKMD | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Matecaña International Airport | SKPE | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | SKRG | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Caraño Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 204 ft field elevation of El Caraño 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 El Caraño Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Caraño Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Caraño Airport is SKUI, and its IATA code is UIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Caraño Airport above sea level?
El Caraño Airport sits at an elevation of 204 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Caraño Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.6908, -76.6412 — in Quibdó, Chocó Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is José Celestino Mutis Airport, about 101 km away.
Does SKUI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKUI 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 El Caraño Airport?
El Caraño Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.