Velásquez Airport (PYA): Codes, Runways & Location
Velásquez Airport (IATA: PYA · ICAO: SKVL) is a small airport serving Puerto Boyacá, Colombia. It lies at 5.9390° N, 74.4570° W, 566 ft (173 m) above sea level.
Overview of Velásquez Airport
Velásquez Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Puerto Boyacá in Colombia. It is identified by the IATA code PYA and the ICAO code SKVL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Velásquez Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1682 m (5520 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 surface: asphalt. 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 Puerto Nare Airport (NAR) about 34 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 ≈ 1,682 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Velásquez Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Velásquez Airport
Where is Velásquez Airport located?
Velásquez Airport is located in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia. Its coordinates are 5.9390° N, 74.4570° W.
What is the airport code for Velásquez Airport?
Velásquez Airport has an IATA code of PYA and an ICAO code of SKVL.
How long is the runway at Velásquez Airport?
Velásquez Airport's longest runway is about 1682 m (5520 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Velásquez Airport have?
Velásquez Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Velásquez Airport a major airport?
Velásquez Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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