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.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 127.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
- ATIS: 127.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- 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.
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).
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Colombia Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.
Active NOTAMs
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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.