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Melgar Air Base (SKME) — Melgar, Colombia

At a glance

Tower: 126.2
Runways: 05L/23R, 05R/23L
Elevation: 1,028 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SKME
Name: Melgar Air Base
Type: small_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 4.21644
Longitude: -74.635002
Elevation: 1028 ft
Country: Colombia
Municipality: Melgar
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Bogota
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05L/23R

Designation: 05L/23R
Dimensions: 402x20m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

Designation: 05R/23L
Dimensions: 1154x28m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 126.200 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers SKME. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

SKTI Tolemaida Air Base 2 NM SKGI Santiago Vila Airport 10 NM SKCE Cruz Verde Airport 32 NM SKIB Perales Airport 32 NM SKMA Madrid Air Base 37 NM SKBO Eldorado Intl 41 NM SKGY Guaymaral Airport 49 NM SKHA General Navas Pardo Airport 58 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SKME?: The tower frequency at Melgar Air Base is 126.2 MHz.
Does SKME require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for Colombia
Where is SKME located?: Melgar Air Base (SKME) is located in Melgar, Colombia.
How long is the runway at SKME?: The main runway at Melgar Air Base (05L/23R) measures 402x20m.

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