German Olano Airport serves Puerto Carreño, the capital of the Vichada department in eastern Colombia, situated near the confluence of the Meta and Orinoco rivers on the Venezuelan border. The airport is a vital link for this remote region, as road access to Puerto Carreño is extremely limited and air transport is the primary means of connection to the rest of Colombia. The airport is named after General Germán Olano, a Colombian military figure. It handles domestic flights primarily to Bogotá and occasionally other Colombian cities, serving government workers, locals, and travelers accessing the Orinoquía region.