5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff were courteous and helpful, providing assistance whenever needed.”
Elias Chelala (Chewy)5★ on Google
Airports / Colombia / ULQ
Medium airport · ULQ
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport.
Tuluá, Colombia · 3,132 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
24,550 ratings
0
Operators based
3,132
Elevation ft
Tuluá, ColombiaELEV 3,132 FTMedium airport
4.5
Google rating
24,550
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,132
Field elevation
feet above sea level
34
Nearest alternate
nm to CLO
Field standing
#11 / 55
Colombia airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 24550 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Colombia fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (SKUL / ULQ) sits in Tuluá, Colombia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 3,132 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list ULQ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO, 34 nm), El Eden Airport (AXM, 36 nm), and Santa Ana Airport (CRC, 44 nm). The field has a single 3,495-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to turboprops.
Trip costs from ULQ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Farfan Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ULQ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Whether you're craving a quick snack or looking for souvenirs, there's something for everyone.”
Elias Chelala (Chewy)5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I appreciated the ample seating areas, which were comfortable and provided a great view of the runway.”
Elias Chelala (Chewy)5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
SKUL
IATA
ULQ
FAA / Local
ULQ
Elevation
3,132 ft
Coordinates
4.0884° N · 76.2351° 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
No
Elevation vs Colombia fields
state range 4–9,765 ft
At 3,132 ft, ULQ sits higher than 75% of the 60 Colombia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,495 ft
- 01/193,495 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,495 ft
ULQ's 3,495 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 34nmCLOAlfonso Bonilla Aragon International AirportCali
- 36nmAXMEl Eden AirportArmenia
- 44nmCRCSanta Ana AirportCartago
- 48nmBUNGerardo Tobar López AirportBuenaventura
- 53nmPEIMatecaña International AirportPereira
- 69nmIBEPerales AirportIbagué
Location
Open the full mapSKUL · Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport · Tuluá, Colombia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ULQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,324 nm | 3h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,375 nm | 3h 36m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,878 nm | 4h 46m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,983 nm | 5h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,008 nm | 5h 4m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,078 nm | 5h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,094 nm | 5h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,210 nm | 5h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ULQ?
- Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport's longest paved runway is 3,495 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 ULQ?
- Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,495 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ULQ?
- The closest alternate is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), about 34 nm away, followed by El Eden Airport (AXM) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ULQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 29m (1,324 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 36m (1,375 nm), Houston about 4h 46m (1,878 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.