Regional airport · Riohacha, Colombia

Riohacha/Almirante Padilla

SKRHRCH
Elevation
43 ft
Coordinates
11°32′N 72°56′W
Local time
America/Bogota

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Field information

SKRH runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Riohacha/Almirante Padilla (SKRH/RCH) has one runway, 09/27, 5,413 ft (1,650 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: 1100-2300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SKRH, 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

    Riohacha

  • Elevation

    43 ft

  • Position

    11.5262, -72.9260

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    1100-2300Z

Runways · SKRH

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
09/275,413 ft (1,650 m)98 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SKRH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Riohacha/Almirante Padilla (SKRH / RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SKRH 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 SKRH

  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 SKRH

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SKRH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SKRH

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SKRH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SKRH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SKRH: 11° 31′ 34″ N 72° 55′ 34″ W; elevation 43 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Riohacha

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Riohacha. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SKRH.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SKRH

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

Location

Where SKRH sits in the network

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