Vanguardia Airport (SKVV)
Medium airport · Villavicencio, Meta Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Vanguardia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKVV |
| IATA | VVC |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°10'4" W 73°36'50" 4.16787, -73.61380 |
| Location | Villavicencio, Meta Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,616 ft (1712 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vanguardia Airport at a glance
Vanguardia Airport is a medium airport in Villavicencio, Meta Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as VVC. The field elevation of 1,394 ft (425 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKVV 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, 05/23, offers 5,616 ft (1712 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKVV 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 Vanguardia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | SKAP | 12 km (6 NM) |
| El Dorado International Airport | SKBO | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Santiago Vila Airport | SKGI | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Tunja Airport | SKTJ | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Perales Airport | SKIB | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vanguardia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,394 ft field elevation of Vanguardia 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 Vanguardia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vanguardia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vanguardia Airport is SKVV, and its IATA code is VVC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vanguardia Airport above sea level?
Vanguardia Airport sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet (425 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vanguardia Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.1679, -73.6138 — in Villavicencio, Meta Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base, about 12 km away.
Does SKVV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKVV 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 Vanguardia Airport?
Vanguardia Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,616 ft (1712 m) with a ASP surface.