Nueva Hesperides International Airport — Salto, Uruguay
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Distance & flight time from STY
Nueva Hesperides International Airport
Nueva Hesperides International Airport, identified by the code STY, is located in Vichada Department in the eastern plains region of Colombia. Despite the international designation, this airport primarily serves a sparsely populated frontier area characterized by vast savanna landscapes known as the Llanos. STY supports limited domestic flights and general aviation, playing a role in connecting this remote agricultural and ranching region to the rest of Colombia. Vichada's development has been closely tied to agricultural expansion in recent decades, and the airport represents an important, if modest, piece of infrastructure supporting the economic growth of Colombia's eastern frontier territories.
Runways at Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5210 ft (1588 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 13/31 | 2461 ft (750 m) | 164 ft (50 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | SALTO RDO | 286 MHz |
| TWR | SALTO TWR | 118.8 MHz |
Airports near Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY)
- Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport (COC) — 15.8 km (9.8 mi)
- Tydeo Larre Borges Airport (PDU) — 103.1 km (64.1 mi)
- Monte Caseros Airport (MCS) — 133.8 km (83.1 mi)
- Gualeguaychu Airport (GHU) — 184.0 km (114.3 mi)
- Curuzu Cuatia Airport (UZU) — 185.5 km (115.3 mi)
- Rubem Berta Airport (URG) — 205.3 km (127.6 mi)
- Paso De Los Libres Airport (AOL) — 210.2 km (130.6 mi)
- General Urquiza Airport (PRA) — 239.6 km (148.9 mi)
STY is Nueva Hesperides International Airport in Vichada, Colombia, serving the remote eastern Llanos plains and its growing agricultural frontier economy.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Nueva Hesperides International Airport?
The IATA code for Nueva Hesperides International Airport is STY.
What is the ICAO code for Nueva Hesperides International Airport?
The ICAO code for Nueva Hesperides International Airport is SUSO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.