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Alfredo Vasquez Cobo (SKLT/LET) — Leticia, Colombia

Alfredo Vasquez Cobo (SKLT/LET) serves Leticia, Colombia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 277 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SKLT
  • Name: Alfredo Vasquez Cobo
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: -4.19355
  • Longitude: -69.943199
  • Elevation: 277 ft
  • Country: Colombia
  • Municipality: Leticia
  • IATA Code: LET
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SKEC
  • Timezone: America/Bogota
  • Distance from City: 1.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 6168 X 131
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 043FBXT
  • Lighting: MIRL, PAPI, REIL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (LET 117.50), NDB (LET 407)
  • Approach Types: ILS Z/Y RWY 21, LOC RWY 21, VOR RWY 03/21, RNAV (GNSS) RWY 21, NDB RWY 03/21, Visual
  • Remarks: Displaced threshold 492 ft on RWY 03. Total pavement 6594 ft. Edge lighting with intensity control. Traffic pattern altitude 1277 ft MSL.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 127.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 03:00
Tuesday 11:00 03:00
Wednesday 11:00 03:00
Thursday 11:00 03:00
Friday 11:00 03:00
Saturday 11:00 03:00
Sunday 11:00 03:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: 06:00-22:00 local (11:00-03:00 UTC). Active NOTAMs (Apr 2026): runway strip work, pavement damage, visibilimeter RWY 03 u/s, threshold lights RWY 03 u/s, periodic closures through Jul 2026.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +57 8 5927341
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/aeropuertos/Pages/Alfredo-Vasquez-Cobo.aspx
  • Remarks: Secondary admin: +57 8 5928133. Aerocivil central: +57 1 4251000. ARSOT Flight Support (ground handling): +57 601 7564080. Pike Aviation (FBO): +1 3054472676. Fire category 5.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: No slots or PPR required. Landing permits may be required for foreign-registered aircraft.

Customs

  • Open: 11:00
  • Close: 03:00
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours. Designated Airport of Entry. Special Customs Regime Zone — goods imported for local consumption have special tariff benefits. Triple border area (Colombia/Brazil/Peru). Migración Colombia handles immigration, DIAN handles customs.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: 28000 COP per 1000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: 14000 COP per 1000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: COP
  • Remarks: Handling not mandatory but recommended. Foreign-registered aircraft require landing permits via Aerocivil (48h lead time).

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: JET fuel available (AcuKwik confirms JET only, no Avgas). Terpel is Colombia's dominant aviation fuel supplier (40.8% market share, supplies JET A-1 at 20+ Colombian airports for 40+ years). Specific supplier at SKLT not confirmed but Terpel is most likely.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: APIS mandatory since Apr 2015 for all flight types. Rockwell Collins ARINC system. Filing: 12h preferred, 40min minimum, at door close mandatory. Operators must register with Migración Colombia. Triple border Colombia/Brazil/Peru.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 03:00
  • Curfew End: 11:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: De facto curfew 03:00-11:00 UTC (airport closed). Remote Amazon location. Limited services. Military base co-located (Colonel Herbert Boy Air Base).

Alternates

SBTT

  • ICAO: SBTT
  • Name: Tabatinga
  • Distance (NM): 3.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. eAPIS required. Tabatinga, Amazonas. Triple border Brazil/Colombia/Peru.

Airport Services

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Colombia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum 48 hours for short notice, case-by-case)
  • Landing Lead Time: 72 hours (official); 48 hours absolute minimum (short notice, case-by-case)
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A2416/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AUG 16 0300-1100 AD CLSD
2026-08-16 03:00:00 2026-09-26 11:00:00
A2178/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD
2026-07-30 21:25:47 Until further notice
A2559/26 warning
No fuel available
AVGAS 100/130 NOT AVBL
2026-08-30 12:47:00 2026-10-09 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of SKLT?
Alfredo Vasquez Cobo operates from 11:00 to 03:00.
What is the tower frequency at SKLT?
The tower frequency at Alfredo Vasquez Cobo is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at SKLT?
Alfredo Vasquez Cobo offers JET A-1.
Does SKLT require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Alfredo Vasquez Cobo (Colombia).
Is customs available at SKLT?
Yes, customs at Alfredo Vasquez Cobo is available from 11:00 to 03:00.
Where is SKLT located?
Alfredo Vasquez Cobo (SKLT) is located in Leticia, Colombia.
What is the IATA code for SKLT?
The IATA code for Alfredo Vasquez Cobo is LET.
How long is the runway at SKLT?
The main runway at Alfredo Vasquez Cobo (03/21) measures 6168 X 131.
Does SKLT have an ILS approach?
Yes, Alfredo Vasquez Cobo has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
Is SKLT a port of entry?
Yes, Alfredo Vasquez Cobo is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.