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Perales Airport

Ibagué, Colombia

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Destinations

ICAO

SKIB

Elevation

2999 ft

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The Essence of Perales Airport

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Location

Ibagué · TOL · Colombia

Connectivity

3 routes · 2 destinations

Position

4.422°, -75.133° · 2999 ft elev.

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Gateway to Colombia's Coffee Region and Tolima department.

Location

Ibagué, Colombia

Perales Airport, officially known as Aeropuerto Perales, serves the city of Ibagué, capital of the Tolima department in central Colombia. Operating under IATA code IBE and ICAO code SKIB, it connects this inland city to major Colombian hubs, particularly Bogotá. The airport handles domestic flights and serves a region known for its coffee production, agriculture, and proximity to the Nevado del Tolima volcano. It is managed under the broader Colombian civil aviation authority framework and sees moderate passenger traffic relative to Colombia's larger airports. Ibagué is known as the 'Musical Capital of Colombia,' and Perales Airport acts as the primary air access point for travelers visiting the city for cultural, business, and ecotourism purposes.

Terminals

The airport operates a single, modest terminal building designed primarily for domestic passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between Perales Airport and downtown Ibagué is primarily provided by taxis and private vehicles, with the airport located relatively close to the city center.

Airlines here

Avianca and other Colombian carriers such as EasyFly have historically served routes connecting Ibagué to Bogotá and other domestic destinations.

Notable facts

›Ibagué is nicknamed the 'Musical Capital of Colombia,' giving the airport cultural significance as an entry point.
›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with Bogotá being the dominant connection.
›Perales Airport is situated in the Andean region of Colombia at an elevation that can affect aircraft performance.
›The Tolima department surrounding Ibagué is a major coffee and rice producing area of Colombia.
›The airport is in proximity to the Los Nevados National Natural Park, attracting ecotourists.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia

LAN Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Routes

IBE → BOGAV · AT7

IBE → BOGLA · DH2

IBE → EOHLA · DH2

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q2 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Perales Airport is an airport serving the city of Ibagué in the Tolima Department of Colombia. It is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of the city. A major renovation of the airport was completed in June 2018.

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