SK-172
La Nena Cayta Airport
Gamarra, César DepartmentElevation 167 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16172°T
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34352°T
Approach lightsODALS
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
La Nena Cayta Airport is in Gamarra, César Department. Field elevation 167 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGEORGE KOST
Manager phone907-443-2500
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASK-172
SectionalBETHEL
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)NOME
RegionCésar Department
CountryColombia
Coordinates8.2061, -73.7008
Distance from city0 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SAFETY AREAS SOFT & LOOSE GRVL.
›ACTVT ODALS RWY 34; REIL RWY 16 & 34; VASI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL 16/34 - CTAF.
›98 FT LGTD TWR 3400 FT FM APCH END.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SK-172 have a METAR?
Yes. SK-172 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SK-172 have a TAF?
When SK-172 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SK-172?
SK-172 sits at 167 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SK-172?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.