Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport — Leticia, Colombia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAlfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport in Leticia uses the IATA code LET, with SKLT as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from LET
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport serves the city of Leticia in the far south of Colombia, on the Amazon River at the point where Colombia, Peru, and Brazil meet. At an elevation of about 277 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 6,168 feet, providing the only practical link between this isolated Amazon city and the rest of Colombia, since no roads connect Leticia to the interior. The city is a gateway to the rainforest and to river travel across the tri-border region. Everything reaching Leticia comes by air or river. The LET code identifies this field, the essential air lifeline for Colombia's remote Amazon corner.
Runways at Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6168 ft (1880 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LETICIA APP | 119.1 MHz |
| RDO | LETICIA RDO | 127.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET)
- Tabatinga International Airport (TBT) — 7.2 km (4.5 mi)
- Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) — 376.2 km (233.8 mi)
- Tarauacá Airport (TRQ) — 450.5 km (279.9 mi)
- Cruzeiro do Sul Airport (CZS) — 491.4 km (305.3 mi)
- São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) — 556.7 km (345.9 mi)
- Tefé Airport (TFF) — 585.9 km (364.1 mi)
- Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport (MVP) — 606.3 km (376.7 mi)
- Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR) — 670.6 km (416.7 mi)
Travelers search LET to confirm Leticia's airport when planning Amazon trips to Colombia's tri-border region, reachable only by air or river. The code helps with the flights from Bogotá that are the sole overland-free way in.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport?
The IATA code for Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport is LET.
What is the ICAO code for Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport?
The ICAO code for Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport is SKLT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.