El Embrujo Airport — Providencia, Colombia

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Searching for an airport code near Providencia? El Embrujo Airport is identified as PVA (ICAO: SKPV).

Distance & flight time from PVA

El Embrujo Airport

El Embrujo Airport, coded PVA, serves Providencia, a small Colombian island in the Caribbean Sea near Nicaragua, part of the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago. PVA is the sole air access point to this remote island, known for its coral reefs, seahorse-shaped landmass, and status as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, making tourism the airport's primary function. Flights to PVA typically connect through the larger island of San Andrés rather than directly from mainland Colombia, given the short runway suited to smaller regional aircraft. The airport suffered significant damage during Hurricane Iota in 2020, underscoring the vulnerability of this small Caribbean outpost to major storms, though rebuilding efforts have restored its role as Providencia's transportation lifeline.

Runways at El Embrujo Airport (PVA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
17/353832 ft (1168 m)50 ft (15 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for El Embrujo Airport (PVA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPSAN ANDRES APP119.3 MHz
RDOPROVIDENCIA RDO672.8 MHz
TWRTWR121.9 MHz

Airports near El Embrujo Airport (PVA)

PVA is El Embrujo Airport on Providencia Island, Colombia, reachable mainly via connecting flights from San Andrés; searchers often ask about hurricane recovery and short-runway aircraft limits.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for El Embrujo Airport?

The IATA code for El Embrujo Airport is PVA.

What is the ICAO code for El Embrujo Airport?

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