Gustavo Vargas Airport — Tame, Colombia

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The airport code for Gustavo Vargas Airport (Tame) is TME — its ICAO code is SKTM.

Distance & flight time from TME

Gustavo Vargas Airport

Gustavo Vargas Airport serves Yopal, capital of the Casanare department in Colombia's eastern plains region known as the Llanos. TME provides a crucial air link connecting this cattle-ranching and increasingly oil-rich region to Bogota and other major Colombian cities, since ground travel across the vast plains can be slow and seasonally affected by flooding. The airport has grown alongside Casanare's petroleum industry, handling both commercial passenger flights and charter traffic tied to energy sector operations. Yopal's expanding economy and population have pushed steady improvements to TME's terminal and runway facilities, reinforcing its status as a key regional gateway into Colombia's remote eastern lowlands.

Runways at Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/256561 ft (2000 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDORDO348.8 MHz
TWRTWR118.4 MHz

Airports near Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME)

TME, Gustavo Vargas Airport, connects Yopal in Colombia's Casanare plains to Bogota, supporting cattle-ranching communities and the region's growing oil and gas industry.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Gustavo Vargas Airport?

The IATA code for Gustavo Vargas Airport is TME.

What is the ICAO code for Gustavo Vargas Airport?

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