Vásquez Cobo International Airport
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General Alfredo Vasquez Cobo Airport Aeropuerto Internacional Vasquez Cobo |
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IATA: LET - ICAO: SKLT | |||
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Airport type | Public | ||
Operator | Aerocivil Colombia | ||
Serves | Leticia | ||
Elevation AMSL | 277 ft (84 m) | ||
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Direction | Length | Surface | |
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Vasquez Cobo International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Vasquez Cobo) (IATA: LET, ICAO: SKLT) is an airport serving Leticia, Colombia. It is the largest airport of the south of the country, located the Colombian department of Amazonas. Vasquez Cobo is the gateway for the Colombian jungle region.
[edit] Airlines
- AerOasis (Bogotá)
- AeroRepública (Bogotá)
- SATENA (Araracuara, Bogotá, La Chorrera, La Pedrera, San Jose del Guavire)
Route operates as: "La Pedrera - Leticia - La Chorrera - Araracuara - San Jose del Guavire - Bogotá", with multi stop service - Aviaselva (Iquitos)
[edit] Accidents
On November 19, 2006, An AeroSucre Boeing 727 crashed upon landing in poor weather and fog after striking the approach lights and an antenna tower. All 5 crewmembers were killed.
[edit] External links
- World Aero Data airport information for SKLT
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