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SK-506

Wainambi Airport

Mitu, Vaupés DepartmentElevation 461 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways

02/20
Dimensions
8,012 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0222°T
Landing length (LDA)8,012 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,012 / 8,012 / 8,012 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20202°T
Landing length (LDA)8,012 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,012 / 8,012 / 8,012 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
11/29
Dimensions
4,997 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 11108°T
Landing length (LDA)4,997 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,997 / 4,997 / 4,997 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29288°T
Landing length (LDA)4,997 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,997 / 4,997 / 4,997 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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

Wainambi Airport is in Mitu, Vaupés Department. Field elevation 461 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDOUGLAS S KIMMEL
Manager phone618-993-3353
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASK-506
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionVaupés Department
CountryColombia
Coordinates0.8667, -69.6172
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF128.400
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128.400
CTAF
CTAF
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 190/R/D/W/T
›WATERFOWL & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FIRST 1200 FT OF RWY 29 GRVD CONC.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 20; REIL RWY 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 02, 11 & 29; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 02/20 PRESET TO LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 550/F/D/X/T
›72 HR PPR RQR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CTC AMGR.
›EMAIL ADDRESS: AIRPORT1@MIDWEST.NET (ALL LOWER CASE)
›HELIPADS ARE LOCATED IN THE NE CORNER OF GA RAMP. HELIPADS ARE IN NON-MOVEMENT AREA.
›SVC AVBL 0700-1800; AFT HR - 618-993-2764.
›TWY E & E4 CLSD INDEF.
›M-F 1500-2300Z 618-993-3353; AFT HR- 618-889-3900.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗SK-506 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SK-506 have a METAR?
Yes. SK-506 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SK-506 have a TAF?
When SK-506 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-506?
SK-506 sits at 461 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SK-506?
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.
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