El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (SKYP)
Medium airport · Yopal, Casanare Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKYP |
| IATA | EYP |
| Elevation | 1,028 ft (313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°19'9" W 72°23'2" 5.31911, -72.38400 |
| Location | Yopal, Casanare Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,448 ft (2575 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport at a glance
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport is a medium airport in Yopal, Casanare Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as EYP. The field elevation of 1,028 ft (313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKYP 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 8,448 ft (2575 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 SKYP 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 Alcaravan - Yopal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paz de Ariporo Airport | SKPZ | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Tunja Airport | SKTJ | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Gustavo Vargas Airport | SKTM | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Vanguardia Airport | SKVV | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | SKAP | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,028 ft field elevation of El Alcaravan - Yopal 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 Alcaravan - Yopal Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport is SKYP, and its IATA code is EYP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport above sea level?
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,028 feet (313 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 Alcaravan - Yopal Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.3191, -72.3840 — in Yopal, Casanare Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paz de Ariporo Airport, about 83 km away.
Does SKYP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKYP 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 Alcaravan - Yopal Airport?
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,448 ft (2575 m) with a ASP surface.