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Guillermo León Valencia Airport

Popayán, Colombia

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Guillermo León Valencia Airport

Popayán, Colombia
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5687 ft
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Gateway to the White City of Colombia.

Location
Popayán, Colombia
Guillermo León Valencia Airport (IATA: PPN, ICAO: SKPP) serves Popayán, the capital of the Cauca Department in southwestern Colombia. The airport is named after Guillermo León Valencia, a former President of Colombia who was born in Popayán. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Popayán to major Colombian cities, primarily Bogotá and Cali. It operates at an elevation of approximately 5,687 feet (1,733 meters) above sea level, reflecting the mountainous terrain of the region. Popayán, often called the 'White City' due to its whitewashed colonial architecture, is a significant cultural and academic center in Colombia. The airport serves as an important transport link for this historically rich city and surrounding Cauca region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal handling domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Popayán city center is available via taxis and informal transport services, with the airport located close to the urban area.
Airlines here
Avianca and LATAM Colombia have historically operated domestic routes through Popayán, connecting primarily to Bogotá.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Guillermo León Valencia, Colombian president from 1962 to 1966 and a Popayán native.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,733 meters (5,687 feet) above sea level.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes, with Bogotá being the main destination.
  • ›Popayán is known as the 'White City' and is a UNESCO-recognized center of gastronomy.
  • ›The Cauca region is historically significant in Colombian culture and independence history.
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Airlines serving this airport

Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AV

Routes

PPN → BOGAV · AT7 318
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Guillermo León Valencia Airport
Encyclopaedia

Guillermo León Valencia Airport is an airport serving Popayán, the capital city of the Cauca Department in Colombia. It took the name of former President of Colombia Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz.

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