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Benito Salas Airport

Neiva, Colombia

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Benito Salas Airport

Neiva, Colombia
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Gateway to Colombia's Huila department in the Upper Magdalena Valley.

Location
Neiva, Colombia
Benito Salas Airport (IATA: NVA, ICAO: SKNV) is the commercial airport serving Neiva, the capital of the Huila department in southwestern Colombia. Named after Benito Salas Vargas, a Colombian aviation pioneer, the airport connects the region to major Colombian cities and supports the area's agricultural and oil industries. The airport operates domestic routes primarily to Bogotá and Medellín, making it an important regional hub for Huila's residents and businesses. Its single runway handles turboprop and narrow-body jet aircraft serving the Upper Magdalena Valley region. Neiva is known for its cattle ranching, petroleum production, and as a gateway to the San Agustín Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making the airport strategically significant for both commerce and tourism.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to central Neiva is available via taxis and private vehicles, with the city center located a short drive from the airport.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at NVA include Avianca and LATAM Colombia, offering connections primarily to Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Benito Salas Vargas, a prominent figure in Colombian aviation history.
  • ›Serves as the primary air gateway to the Huila department in southwestern Colombia.
  • ›The airport supports tourism access to the San Agustín Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›Primarily handles domestic routes, with Bogotá being the main destination.
  • ›Located in the Upper Magdalena River Valley at an elevation of approximately 439 meters above sea level.
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Routes

NVA → BOGAV · 318 AT7
NVA → BOGLA · DH2
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Benito Salas Airport
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Benito Salas Airport is an airport that serves the city of Neiva, the capital of the Huila Department in Colombia. It was named after Benito Salas Vargas, a military and social leader during Colombia's independence war (1810–1819).

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