Pitalito Airport (IATA: PTX, ICAO: SKPI) serves Pitalito, CO.
Pitalito Airport (IATA: PTX, ICAO: SKPI), also known as Contador Airport, is a public airport serving Pitalito in the Huila Department of Colombia. It is located approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) west of the town.
Type of facility and operations: The airport is classified as a medium airport and primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate flight departments. It does not have scheduled commercial airline service. Operations are generally quieter and more flexible than at hub airports, accommodating early morning, late night, or short-notice flights. The airport operates on America/Bogota time.
Notable features:
- Runway: It has one hard surface runway, designated 07/25, measuring 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) in length and 19 meters (62 feet) in width. Some sources also list the runway as 06/24 with slightly different dimensions.
- Elevation: The airport's elevation is approximately 4,212 feet (1,284 meters) above sea level. This "hot-and-high" condition can affect aircraft takeoff performance, requiring consideration for payload and fuel.
Current status: Pitalito Airport is open to the public. It continues to serve general aviation and private operations without scheduled commercial flights.
*Sources researched: skyvector.com, en.wikipedia.org, flightradar24.com, skyaccess.com, airportguide.com*
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Where is Pitalito Airport located?
Pitalito Airport is located in Pitalito, CO, at an elevation of 4212 ft. Its IATA code is PTX and ICAO code is SKPI.