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Airports / Colombia / VUP
Medium airport · VUP
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport.
Valledupar, Colombia · 483 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
2,138 ratings
0
Operators based
483
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Valledupar, ColombiaELEV 483 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
2,138
Google reviews
ratings on Google
483
Field elevation
feet above sea level
66
Nearest alternate
nm to MCJ
Field standing
#16 / 55
Colombia airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 2138 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Colombia fields.
66 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ).
Overview
Located in Valledupar, Colombia, Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (SKVP / VUP) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 483 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 VUP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ, 66 nm), Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH, 68 nm), and Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 71 nm). With a single 6,890-foot paved runway, VUP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VUP depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Valledupar.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The Avianca operations were smooth and professional.”
Ramin Homyak5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SKVP
IATA
VUP
FAA / Local
VUP
Elevation
483 ft
Coordinates
10.4350° N · 73.2495° 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 483 ft, VUP sits lower than 57% of the 60 Colombia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,890 ft
- 02/206,890 ft × 115 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,890 ft
VUP's 6,890 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 66nmMCJJorge Isaac AirportLa Mina-Maicao
- 68nmRCHAlmirante Padilla AirportRiohacha
- 71nmSMRSimón Bolívar International AirportSanta Marta
- 90nmMARLa Chinita International AirportMaracaibo
- 94nmELBLas Flores AirportEl Banco
- 94nmBAQErnesto Cortissoz International AirportBarranquilla
Location
Open the full mapSKVP · Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport · Valledupar, Colombia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VUP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,005 nm | 2h 44m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,050 nm | 2h 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,689 nm | 4h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,707 nm | 4h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,727 nm | 4h 25m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,808 nm | 4h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,827 nm | 4h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,873 nm | 4h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VUP?
- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport's longest paved runway is 6,890 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 VUP?
- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,890 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VUP?
- The closest alternate is Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ), about 66 nm away, followed by Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VUP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 44m (1,005 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 51m (1,050 nm), Houston about 4h 20m (1,689 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.