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La Nubia Airport (SKMZ/MZL) — Manizales, Colombia

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.2
Runways: 09/27, 10/28
Elevation: 6,871 ft

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 3/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Aug 7

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SKMZ
Name: La Nubia Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 5.0296
Longitude: -75.464699
Elevation: 6871 ft
Country: Colombia
Municipality: Manizales
IATA Code: MZL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Bogota
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: N/A
Surface: UNK
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 1474x20m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.200 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 348.800 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 121.100 MHz
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: Yes
PPR Contact: Aerocivil; aircraft type restrictions apply
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; Aerocivil regulated
Parking Fee: MTOW-based hourly rate
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: COP
Remarks: La Nubia Airport, Manizales. Caldas department. Coffee region. One of Colombia's most challenging airports due to terrain and weather.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel. Small airport with restricted capacity. Pre-order for jet fuel.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport only. No immigration. Coffee Axis (Eje Cafetero) region.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No formal curfew. Very short runway (1,480m). High elevation at 6,873 ft AMSL. Frequent fog, low clouds. Nevado del Ruiz active volcano nearby. ATR-42/72 max size typically. One of the most challenging airports in South America.

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 SKMZ. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

SKPE Matecaña International Airport 21 NM SKGO Santa Ana Airport 34 NM SKQU Mariquita Airport 36 NM SKAR El Eden Airport 39 NM SKIB Perales Airport 42 NM SKCE Cruz Verde Airport 42 NM SKPQ German Olano Air Base 55 NM SKGI Santiago Vila Airport 60 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SKMZ?: The tower frequency at La Nubia Airport is 118.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at SKMZ?: La Nubia Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SKMZ require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for Colombia
Does SKMZ require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at La Nubia Airport.
Where is SKMZ located?: La Nubia Airport (SKMZ) is located in Manizales, Colombia.
What is the IATA code for SKMZ?: The IATA code for La Nubia Airport is MZL.

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