SK-488
Piracuara Airport
Mitu, Vaupés DepartmentElevation 457 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 08100°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 26280°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
Piracuara Airport is in Mitu, Vaupés Department. Field elevation 457 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSAMUEL CERVENY
Manager phone209-966-5356
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 1000–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASK-488
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionVaupés Department
CountryColombia
Coordinates0.6703, -69.6514
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.
›FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
›UNSEALED MED TO HIGH SVRTY LONGL AND LATERAL CRACKS IN THE ASPH PAVEMENT EXTD THE ENTIRE LEN OF RWY 8/26 WITH SOME LOOSE DEBRIS FOUND SCATTERED ACRS THE SFC.
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
›BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›RY 08 TERRAIN DROPS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF TWY 45 FT FM RY EDGE.
›TRANSITIONAL SURFACE OBSTRUCTION: MOUNTAINS TO NORTH OF RWY 08/26.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SK-488 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SK-488. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SK-488 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SK-488. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SK-488?
SK-488 sits at 457 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SK-488?
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.