
Regional airport · Popayan, Colombia
Popayan/Guillermo Leon Valencia
- Elevation
- 5,687 ft
- Coordinates
- 2°27′N 76°37′W
- Local time
- America/Bogota
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Field information
SKPP runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Popayan/Guillermo Leon Valencia (SKPP/PPN) has one runway, 07/25, 6,266 ft (1,910 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 1100-2359Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SKPP, 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
Popayán
Elevation
5,687 ft
Position
2.4544, -76.6093
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
1100-2359Z
Runways · SKPP
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,266 ft (1,910 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SKPP.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Popayan/Guillermo Leon Valencia (SKPP / PPN) in Popayan, Colombia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SKPP 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 SKPP
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SKPP
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SKPP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SKPP
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SKPP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SKPP
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SKPP: 2° 27′ 16″ N 76° 36′ 33″ W; elevation 5687 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Popayan
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Popayan. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SKPP.
- 06
Cargo Operations at SKPP
Support for freighter operations into SKPP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SKPP sits in the network
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Operating into SKPP?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Popayan/Guillermo Leon Valencia — one desk for the whole trip.