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Almirante Padilla Airport (SKRH/RCH) — Riohacha, Colombia
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.4
- Runways
- 09/27, 10/28
- Elevation
- 43 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SKRH
- Name: Almirante Padilla Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 11.5262
- Longitude: -72.926003
- Elevation: 43 ft
- Country: Colombia
- Municipality: Riohacha
- IATA Code: RCH
- 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: 1650x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: UNK
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 348.800 MHz
- 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: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; Aerocivil regulated
- Parking Fee: MTOW-based hourly rate
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: COP
- Remarks: Almirante Padilla Airport, Riohacha. La Guajira department. Desert peninsula on the Caribbean. Gateway to indigenous Wayuu territory.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Moderate fuel supply. Remote northern location.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Near Venezuela border. Customs present. Caribbean coastal location.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Strong trade winds. Desert climate. Generally good visibility but gusty crosswinds. Elevation ~43 ft AMSL.
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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers SKRH. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SKRH?
- The tower frequency at Almirante Padilla Airport is 118.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SKRH?
- Almirante Padilla Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does SKRH require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for Colombia
- Where is SKRH located?
- Almirante Padilla Airport (SKRH) is located in Riohacha, Colombia.
- What is the IATA code for SKRH?
- The IATA code for Almirante Padilla Airport is RCH.
- How long is the runway at SKRH?
- The main runway at Almirante Padilla Airport (09/27) measures 1650x30m.
- Is SKRH a port of entry?
- Yes, Almirante Padilla Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.