Benito Salas Airport — Neiva, Colombia

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Benito Salas Airport in Neiva uses the IATA code NVA, with SKNV as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from NVA

Benito Salas Airport

NVA is Benito Salas Airport, serving Neiva, the capital of Colombia's Huila department, located in the country's southwest along the upper Magdalena River valley. The airport connects Neiva to Bogotá and other major Colombian cities, supporting a regional economy built on coffee production, agriculture, and increasingly tourism tied to nearby attractions like the Tatacoa Desert and San Agustín archaeological sites. NVA is named after Benito Salas, a Colombian aviation pioneer, and the airport has seen infrastructure improvements to accommodate growing passenger demand from Huila's tourism and agricultural sectors. As one of southern Colombia's more active regional airports, NVA plays an important role linking the Andean interior to national air travel networks.

Runways at Benito Salas Airport (NVA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
02/205880 ft (1792 m)131 ft (40 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Benito Salas Airport (NVA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
INFONEIVA FIS127.1 MHz
RDONEIVA RDO348.8 MHz
TWRTWR118.25 MHz

Airports near Benito Salas Airport (NVA)

NVA is Benito Salas Airport in Neiva, Colombia, gateway to Huila department and nearby Tatacoa Desert. It mainly offers domestic connections to Bogotá rather than international routes.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Benito Salas Airport?

The IATA code for Benito Salas Airport is NVA.

What is the ICAO code for Benito Salas Airport?

The ICAO code for Benito Salas Airport is SKNV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.