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Airports / Colombia / RCH
Medium airport · RCH
Almirante Padilla Airport.
Riohacha, Colombia · 43 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
2,215 ratings
0
Operators based
43
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Riohacha, ColombiaELEV 43 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
2,215
Google reviews
ratings on Google
43
Field elevation
feet above sea level
31
Nearest alternate
nm to MCJ
Field standing
#23 / 55
Colombia airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 2215 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Colombia fields.
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ).
Overview
Located in Riohacha, Colombia, Almirante Padilla Airport (SKRH / RCH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 43 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into RCH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ, 31 nm), Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP, 68 nm), and Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 81 nm). With a single 5,413-foot paved runway, RCH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from RCH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Riohacha.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Very close to the town center.”
José Gerardo Albarracín5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Almirante Padilla Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
SKRH
IATA
RCH
FAA / Local
RCH
Elevation
43 ft
Coordinates
11.5262° N · 72.9260° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Colombia fields
state range 4–9,765 ft
At 43 ft, RCH sits lower than 87% of the 60 Colombia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,413 ft
- 09/275,413 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 10/28unknownOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,413 ft
RCH's 5,413 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 31nmMCJJorge Isaac AirportLa Mina-Maicao
- 68nmVUPAlfonso López Pumarejo AirportValledupar
- 81nmSMRSimón Bolívar International AirportSanta Marta
- 91nmMARLa Chinita International AirportMaracaibo
- 116nmBAQErnesto Cortissoz International AirportBarranquilla
- 161nmELBLas Flores AirportEl Banco
Location
Open the full mapSKRH · Almirante Padilla Airport · Riohacha, Colombia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RCH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 953 nm | 2h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 996 nm | 2h 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,654 nm | 4h 15m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,655 nm | 4h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,664 nm | 4h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,762 nm | 4h 30m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,776 nm | 4h 32m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,836 nm | 4h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RCH?
- Almirante Padilla Airport's longest paved runway is 5,413 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RCH?
- Almirante Padilla Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,413 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to RCH?
- The closest alternate is Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ), about 31 nm away, followed by Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RCH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 37m (953 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 43m (996 nm), Nashville about 4h 15m (1,654 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.