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Matecaña International Airport (SKPE/PEI) — Pereira, Colombia

At a glance

Operating hours
10:00–05:00 UTC
Customs
10:00–05:00 UTC
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1, 100LL
Tower
118.700
Runways
08/26
Elevation
4,416 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 25
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z
2026-10-222026-10-25
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SKPE
  • Name: Matecaña International Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 4.81267
  • Longitude: -75.739502
  • Elevation: 4416 ft
  • Country: Colombia
  • Municipality: Pereira
  • IATA Code: PEI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SKEC
  • Timezone: America/Bogota
  • Distance from City: 4.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 6627 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 50/F/B/X/T
  • Lighting: HIRL, TDZL, CL, PAPI (Rwy 08), REIL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME PEI 116.9, NDB MAT 244, NDB EPO 225
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (Rwy 08), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, RNP (Rwy 26)
  • Remarks: Rwy 08 elev 4342ft, Rwy 26 elev 4418ft. Bump at threshold Rwy 26. Min climb gradient 3.6% on missed approach. Ref code 4C, max gross weight 170,417 lbs.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 348.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.700 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 10:00 – 05:00
Tuesday 10:00 – 05:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 05:00
Thursday 10:00 – 05:00
Friday 10:00 – 05:00
Saturday 10:00 – 05:00
Sunday 10:00 – 05:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: 10:00-05:00 UTC daily (05:00-00:00 local COT). Tower operates same hours. Admin hours: Mon-Thu 12:00-17:00 & 18:00-21:00 UTC, Fri 12:00-20:00 UTC.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +57 6063419242
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +57 6063419283
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://aeromate.gov.co/
  • Remarks: Email: [email protected]. Address: Km 4 Via Cerritos, Pereira, Risaralda.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: Aerocivil for non-scheduled international
  • Remarks: No slots required. Landing permits may be required for private/charter flights per Colombian regulations.

Customs

  • Open: 10:00
  • Close: 05:00
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours (10:00-05:00 UTC). International port of entry. Migracion Colombia present.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; Aerocivil regulated
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based hourly rate
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: COP
  • Remarks: Fees regulated by Aerocivil, MTOW-based. Contact Aerosupport S.A.S. for current rates.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: 2 JP storage tanks (10,500 & 7,200 gal). 3 refueling trucks (3,000; 2,000; 2,335 gal). Adequate supply, regular domestic service ensures availability.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: 2 AVGAS storage tanks (10,500 & 7,200 gal). 2 refueling trucks (600 & 1,600 gal).

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: APIS mandatory since April 2015 for all flights. Three submissions required: 12h before departure, 40min before, and at door close. Requires passenger/crew names, DOB, nationality, passport number, checked bag qty. Must register with Migracion Colombia beforehand. Landing permits may be required for private/charter flights.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: Not recorded
  • Curfew End: Not recorded
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Mountain airport at 4,418ft in Andes terrain. Runway slope between thresholds. Bump at threshold Rwy 26. ICAO fire category 7.

Alternates

SKGO

  • ICAO: SKGO
  • Name: Santa Ana Airport
  • Distance (NM): 13.3
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

SKMZ

  • ICAO: SKMZ
  • Name: La Nubia Airport
  • Distance (NM): 20.9
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport only. No immigration. Coffee Axis (Eje Cafetero) region.

SKAR

  • ICAO: SKAR
  • Name: El Eden Airport
  • Distance (NM): 21.6
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Some charter and seasonal international flights. Coffee tourism hub.

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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

A2837/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD LASER EMISSION PRESENCE TKOF AND APCH, EXER CTN)
2026-09-24 15:20 UTC 2026-12-22 23:55 UTC
A2678/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD LTD, TGL, SIMULATED APCH AND LOW PASSES FOR TRG NO AUTH RWY 08/26)
2026-09-08 18:03 UTC 2026-12-06 23:59 UTC
A2660/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD LTD, TGL, SIMULATED APCH AND OVERFLIGHT ACFT TRG NO AUTH RWY 08/26
2026-09-07 22:20 UTC 2026-12-05 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

SKGO Santa Ana Airport 13 NM SKMZ La Nubia Airport 21 NM SKAR El Eden Airport 22 NM SKCE Cruz Verde Airport 43 NM SKIB Perales Airport 43 NM SKUL Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport 53 NM SKQU Mariquita Airport 57 NM SKCD Mandinga Airport 58 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of SKPE?
Matecaña International Airport operates from 10:00 to 05:00.
What is the tower frequency at SKPE?
The tower frequency at Matecaña International Airport is 118.700 MHz.
What fuel is available at SKPE?
Matecaña International Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
Does SKPE require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for Colombia
Is customs available at SKPE?
Yes, customs at Matecaña International Airport is available from 10:00 to 05:00.
Where is SKPE located?
Matecaña International Airport (SKPE) is located in Pereira, Colombia.
What is the IATA code for SKPE?
The IATA code for Matecaña International Airport is PEI.
Does SKPE have an ILS approach?
Yes, Matecaña International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is SKPE a port of entry?
Yes, Matecaña International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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