Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH): Codes, Runways & Location
Almirante Padilla Airport (IATA: RCH · ICAO: SKRH) is a medium-sized airport serving Riohacha, Colombia. It lies at 11.5262° N, 72.9260° W, 43 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Almirante Padilla Airport
Almirante Padilla Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Riohacha in Colombia. It is identified by the IATA code RCH and the ICAO code SKRH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Almirante Padilla Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1650 m (5413 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, unk. The field elevation is 43 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ) about 58 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,650 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Almirante Padilla Airport
Where is Almirante Padilla Airport located?
Almirante Padilla Airport is located in Riohacha, Colombia. Its coordinates are 11.5262° N, 72.9260° W.
What is the airport code for Almirante Padilla Airport?
Almirante Padilla Airport has an IATA code of RCH and an ICAO code of SKRH.
How long is the runway at Almirante Padilla Airport?
Almirante Padilla Airport's longest runway is about 1650 m (5413 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Almirante Padilla Airport have?
Almirante Padilla Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, unk surfacing.
Is Almirante Padilla Airport a major airport?
Almirante Padilla Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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