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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Colombia",
    "addressLocality": "Puerto Boyac\u00e1"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Avianca"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Puerto Boyac\u00e1",
  "code": "PYA",
  "connection_tips": "Vel\u00e1squez Airport is the practical airfield for its local Colombian community, where the airports value comes from its role in moving people between the town and the regional network rather than from passenger amenities. The onward move is usually a local road transfer, because the airport exists to compress a longer trip through the region. In that sense it works as a utility stop for the district.\n\nGround transport into town (approx. 5km away) consists of local moto-taxis and private hires which meet pre-announced arrivals. A taxi to the center takes about 10 minutes and is very affordable. A significant tip: the region is a major hub for the Magdalena River transport; if heading to remote villages, coordinate a boat transfer from the town wharf.\n\nThe airports whole purpose is to shrink the regional distance. It is a local bridge, not a stand-alone destination. The airports usefulness is measured in how quickly it gets a visitor out of the air and into the local road network. The airports usefulness is measured in how quickly it gets a visitor out of the air and into the local road network. That is why it functions as a utility stop for the district.",
  "country": "Colombia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=COP",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take a moto-taxi for the quickest and most affordable city transfer.",
    "Confirm flight status 24 hours prior via your carrier in Bogot\u00e1.",
    "The airport is a gateway for business travel to the regional energy hubs.",
    "Arrive only 60-90 mins early; check-in is manual and fast.",
    "Financial tip: Carry cash (COP) for all local transport and small fees."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Vel\u00e1squez+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "has_commercial_service": false,
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  "iataCode": "PYA",
  "icao": "SKVL",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "August 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 5.93904,
  "layover_planner_info": "Vel\u00e1squez Airport (PYA) in Puerto Boyac\u00e1, Colombia is a regional airport for South America, with Avianca serving the route pattern. Vel\u00e1squez Airport (PYA), designated by the ICAO as SKVL, is a specialized regional aviation facility serving the town of Puerto Boyac\u00e1 and the surrounding Magdalena Medio region of Colombia. Plan around 45 minutes domestic, 90 minutes domestic-to-international, 120 minutes international-to-international, and 120 minutes interline. Nearby alternatives for schedule recovery include BOG El Dorado International Airport and NAR Nare Airport.",
  "longitude": -74.457,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Vel\u00e1squez Airport (PYA) in Puerto Boyac\u00e1, Colombia, contact Avianca or the handling desk immediately. This airport functions as a regional feeder, so the best recovery option is usually the next departure from Puerto Boyac\u00e1 or a nearby airport. Vel\u00e1squez Airport is the practical airfield for its local Colombian community, where the airports value comes from its role in moving people between the town and the regional network rather than from passenger amenities. Backup routing may also use BOG El Dorado International Airport and NAR Nare Airport.",
  "name": "Vel\u00e1squez Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BOG",
      "name": "El Dorado International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NAR",
      "name": "Nare Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Vel\u00e1squez Airport (PYA), designated by the ICAO as SKVL, is a specialized regional aviation facility serving the town of Puerto Boyac\u00e1 and the surrounding Magdalena Medio region of Colombia. The airport operates as a critical infrastructure link for the regional petroleum sector, acting as the primary air gateway for the Vel\u00e1squez Field oil operations managed by Mansarovar Energy. It primarily supports private charters, essential technical missions, and government flights, providing a professional base for the high-volume executive and industrial travel required by the area's energy industry.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is functional and focused on essential transit services, providing a simple administrative building and sheltered waiting area for passengers and flight crews. While the building lacks modern commercial luxuries such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or duty-free zones, it offers a secure and high-efficiency environment for the processing of industrial personnel and specialized cargo. Travelers are strongly encouraged to handle all significant financial and dining needs in the Puerto Boyac\u00e1 town center, located approximately 8 miles (13 km) to the west, prior to arrival at the field.\n\nOperationally, the airport features a single 5,512-foot asphalt runway (15/33) situated at an elevation of 566 feet above sea level, capable of supporting a wide variety of medium-sized turboprop and private jet aircraft. A unique feature of the facility is its joint-use status as both a public and military airfield, maintaining strict security protocols and high-level coordination with national aviation authorities. Ground transportation to central Puerto Boyac\u00e1 is primarily supported by local taxi services and pre-arranged corporate shuttles, providing a quick 15-minute connection to the city's main districts and the regional transport hub for bus services toward Bogot\u00e1 and Medell\u00edn.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SKVL/Vel\u00e1squez-Airport"
}