German Olano Air Base (PAL): Codes, Runways & Location
German Olano Air Base (IATA: PAL · ICAO: SKPQ) is a medium-sized airport serving La Dorada, Colombia. It lies at 5.4836° N, 74.6574° W, 566 ft (173 m) above sea level.
Overview of German Olano Air Base
German Olano Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of La Dorada in Colombia. It is identified by the IATA code PAL and the ICAO code SKPQ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
German Olano Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3044 m (9987 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 566 ft (173 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mariquita Airport (MQU) about 39 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 ≈ 3,044 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about German Olano Air Base
Where is German Olano Air Base located?
German Olano Air Base is located in La Dorada, Colombia. Its coordinates are 5.4836° N, 74.6574° W.
What is the airport code for German Olano Air Base?
German Olano Air Base has an IATA code of PAL and an ICAO code of SKPQ.
How long is the runway at German Olano Air Base?
German Olano Air Base's longest runway is about 3044 m (9987 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does German Olano Air Base have?
German Olano Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is German Olano Air Base a major airport?
German Olano Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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