Las Flores Airport — El Banco, Colombia
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Distance & flight time from ELB
Las Flores Airport
Las Flores Airport, coded ELB, serves the town of El Banco in the Magdalena department of Colombia, a river port city situated along the Magdalena River. The airport provides a crucial air link for a region where road infrastructure can be limited by seasonal flooding and the wetlands of the Momposina Depression. ELB primarily supports small aircraft operations, connecting El Banco to other Colombian cities for passengers, cargo, and medical transport in an area where river and road travel can be slow. Its modest single runway and basic facilities are typical of regional airports serving Colombia's interior riverine towns rather than major urban centers.
Runways at Las Flores Airport (ELB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3985 ft (1215 m) | 93 ft (28 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Las Flores Airport (ELB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | EL BANCO RDO | 348.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Las Flores Airport (ELB)
- Baracoa Airport (MGN) — 99.3 km (61.7 mi)
- Aguas Claras Airport (OCV) — 105.8 km (65.7 mi)
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) — 147.4 km (91.6 mi)
- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) — 173.8 km (108.0 mi)
- Juan H White Airport (CAQ) — 180.1 km (111.9 mi)
- El Bagre Airport (EBG) — 185.4 km (115.2 mi)
- Coveñas Airport (CVE) — 192.5 km (119.6 mi)
- Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) — 203.4 km (126.4 mi)
ELB serves El Banco, Colombia, a Magdalena River town in a flood-prone wetland region; the airport is small and mainly supports domestic connections rather than international travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Las Flores Airport?
The IATA code for Las Flores Airport is ELB.
What is the ICAO code for Las Flores Airport?
The ICAO code for Las Flores Airport is SKBC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.