Guillermo León Valencia Airport — Popayán, Colombia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Guillermo León Valencia Airport (Popayán) is PPN — its ICAO code is SKPP.
Distance & flight time from PPN
Guillermo León Valencia Airport
Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) serves Popayán, the historic colonial capital of Cauca department in southwestern Colombia, known for its well-preserved white-washed architecture and elaborate Holy Week processions. PPN is named after a former Colombian president who was born in the city. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Popayán to Bogotá and other major Colombian cities, supporting tourism tied to the city's colonial heritage as well as regional trade and administrative travel. PPN's location amid the Andean highlands means flight operations can occasionally be affected by mountain weather patterns, a common factor for airports serving Colombia's interior highland cities.
Runways at Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6266 ft (1910 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CALI APP | 119.1 MHz |
| RDO | POPAYAN RDO | 348.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.45 MHz |
Airports near Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)
- Pitalito Airport (PTX) — 88.2 km (54.8 mi)
- Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) — 123.6 km (76.8 mi)
- Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) — 139.9 km (86.9 mi)
- Guapi Airport (GPI) — 143.7 km (89.3 mi)
- Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) — 150.8 km (93.7 mi)
- Benito Salas Airport (NVA) — 156.1 km (97.0 mi)
- Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN) — 157.6 km (97.9 mi)
- Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ) — 186.4 km (115.8 mi)
PPN is Guillermo León Valencia Airport serving Popayán, Colombia, a colonial city in the Andes. It offers domestic flights, mainly to Bogotá, and is not an international gateway.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Guillermo León Valencia Airport?
The IATA code for Guillermo León Valencia Airport is PPN.
What is the ICAO code for Guillermo León Valencia Airport?
The ICAO code for Guillermo León Valencia Airport is SKPP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.