Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (SKUL)
Medium airport · Tuluá, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKUL |
| IATA | ULQ |
| Elevation | 3,132 ft (955 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°5'18" W 76°14'6" 4.08836, -76.23510 |
| Location | Tuluá, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,495 ft (1065 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport at a glance
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport is a medium airport in Tuluá, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as ULQ. The field elevation of 3,132 ft (955 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKUL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 3,495 ft (1065 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKUL 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 Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | SKCL | 63 km (34 NM) |
| El Eden Airport | SKAR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Santa Ana Airport | SKGO | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport | SKBU | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Matecaña International Airport | SKPE | 97 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,132 ft field elevation of Heriberto Gíl Martínez 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 Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport is SKUL, and its IATA code is ULQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport above sea level?
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport sits at an elevation of 3,132 feet (955 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.0884, -76.2351 — in Tuluá, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport, about 63 km away.
Does SKUL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKUL 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 Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport?
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,495 ft (1065 m) with a ASP surface.