
Regional airport · Girardot, Colombia
Girardot/Santiago Vila
- Elevation
- 900 ft
- Coordinates
- 4°17′N 74°48′W
- Local time
- America/Bogota
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Field information
SKGI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Girardot/Santiago Vila (SKGI/GIR) has one runway, 02/20, 5,249 ft (1,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Operating hours: 1100-2300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SKGI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Bogota
Country
Colombia
CO
Municipality
Girardot
Elevation
900 ft
Position
4.2762, -74.7967
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Operating hours
1100-2300Z
Runways · SKGI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,249 ft (1,600 m) | 92 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SKGI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Girardot/Santiago Vila (SKGI / GIR) in Girardot, Colombia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SKGI is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SKGI
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Colombia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Colombia. Applicable permit lead times for Colombia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Colombia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at SKGI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SKGI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SKGI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SKGI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SKGI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SKGI: 4° 16′ 34″ N 74° 47′ 48″ W; elevation 900 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Girardot
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Girardot. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SKGI.
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Cargo Operations at SKGI
Support for freighter operations into SKGI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SKGI sits in the network
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Operating into SKGI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Girardot/Santiago Vila — one desk for the whole trip.