Regional airport · Popayan, Colombia

Popayan/Guillermo Leon Valencia

SKPPPPN
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

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07/256,266 ft (1,910 m)98 ftasphaltLighted

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SKPP

    Support for freighter operations into SKPP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

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.