Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (SKVP)
Medium airport · Valledupar, César Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKVP |
| IATA | VUP |
| Elevation | 483 ft (147 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°26'6" W 73°14'58" 10.43500, -73.24950 |
| Location | Valledupar, César Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport at a glance
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport is a medium airport in Valledupar, César Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as VUP. The field elevation of 483 ft (147 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKVP 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, 02/20, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKVP 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 Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Isaac Airport | SKLM | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Almirante Padilla Airport | SKRH | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SKSM | 131 km (71 NM) |
| La Chinita International Airport | SVMC | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Las Flores Airport | SKBC | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 483 ft field elevation of Alfonso López Pumarejo 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 Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport is SKVP, and its IATA code is VUP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport above sea level?
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport sits at an elevation of 483 feet (147 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.4350, -73.2495 — in Valledupar, César Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jorge Isaac Airport, about 121 km away.
Does SKVP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKVP 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 Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.