Alcides Fernández Airport (ACD)

Acandí, CO 🇨🇴 Small Airport

ICAO

SKAD

IATA

ACD

Elevation

50 ft

Region

CO-CHO

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Airport Information

GPS Code: SKAD

Local Code: ACD

Location: 8.497847° N, -77.274106° E

Continent: SA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Alcides Fernández Airport (SKAD/ACD) in Acandí, Colombia, receives mixed reviews from travelers. While aspects related to arrival and departure processes are generally viewed positively, there are significant concerns regarding the airport's facilities and amenities. Overall traveler sentiment suggests a functional, albeit basic, airport experience, with satisfaction often tied to the efficiency of essential services rather than comfort or extensive offerings.

What Travelers Love
  • Getting to the airport: Travelers generally rate the experience of reaching the airport positively.
  • Check-in process: The check-in procedure is efficient, receiving high satisfaction marks.
  • Baggage claim: The baggage claim process is highly regarded, with 100% satisfaction.
  • Relatively short wait times: Security checkpoint screening is estimated at around 11 minutes. Immigration wait times are typically around 9 minutes, though they can reach up to 21 minutes during peak morning hours (6-9 AM). Check-in wait times are generally around 15 minutes.
Common Complaints
  • Limited terminal facilities: Traveler satisfaction with the overall terminal facilities is notably low.
  • Poor food and retail services: The availability and quality of food and retail options are a significant point of dissatisfaction for travelers.
  • Lack of reliable Wi-Fi: Travelers report very low satisfaction with the Wi-Fi services at the airport.
  • Basic amenities: Despite a historical renovation in the early 2000s aimed at improving terminal facilities, recent reviews suggest that amenities remain quite basic.

Alcides Fernández Airport appears to serve its primary function as a vital link for the region, particularly for essential travel between Acandí, the rest of Colombia, and potentially Panama. However, those seeking modern amenities, diverse services, or comfortable waiting areas may find the airport lacking. Its strengths lie in the efficiency of fundamental airport operations like check-in and baggage handling, rather than in the breadth of its facilities or traveler comforts.

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