Benito Salas Airport — Neiva, Colombia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBenito 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5880 ft (1792 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Benito Salas Airport (NVA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| INFO | NEIVA FIS | 127.1 MHz |
| RDO | NEIVA RDO | 348.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.25 MHz |
Airports near Benito Salas Airport (NVA)
- Eduardo Falla Solano Airport (SVI) — 106.3 km (66.1 mi)
- Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) — 137.6 km (85.5 mi)
- Pitalito Airport (PTX) — 150.0 km (93.2 mi)
- Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) — 154.3 km (95.9 mi)
- Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) — 156.1 km (97.0 mi)
- Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) — 157.4 km (97.8 mi)
- Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ) — 164.1 km (102.0 mi)
- Perales Airport (IBE) — 164.6 km (102.3 mi)
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.