
Regional airport · Pereira, Colombia
Pereira/Matecana International
- Elevation
- 4,416 ft
- Coordinates
- 4°49′N 75°44′W
- Local time
- America/Bogota
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Field information
SKPE runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Pereira/Matecana International (SKPE/PEI) has one runway, 08/26, 6,627 ft (2,020 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0000-0500Z, 1000-2359Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SKPE, 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
Pereira
Elevation
4,416 ft
Position
4.8127, -75.7395
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
0000-0500Z, 1000-2359Z
Runways · SKPE
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,627 ft (2,020 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SKPE.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pereira/Matecana International (SKPE / PEI) in Pereira, Colombia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SKPE 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 SKPE
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 SKPE
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SKPE covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SKPE
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SKPE is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SKPE
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SKPE: 4° 48′ 46″ N 75° 44′ 22″ W; elevation 4416 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Pereira
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Pereira. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SKPE.
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Cargo Operations at SKPE
Support for freighter operations into SKPE covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SKPE sits in the network
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Operating into SKPE?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Pereira/Matecana International — one desk for the whole trip.