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Tres De Mayo Airport

Puerto Asís, Colombia

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Tres De Mayo Airport

Puerto Asís, Colombia
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Gateway to Colombia's Putumayo region in the Amazon foothills.

Location
Puerto Asís, Colombia
Tres De Mayo Airport (IATA: PUU, ICAO: SKAS) serves Puerto Asís, the largest city in Colombia's Putumayo department, situated in the southwestern Amazon foothills near the Ecuadorian border. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote region to major Colombian cities, as road travel is lengthy and challenging through the surrounding jungle terrain. The airport handles domestic flights primarily to Bogotá and other Colombian destinations, serving government officials, oil industry workers, and local residents. Its location in a historically complex region has made air transport particularly important for commerce, humanitarian operations, and administrative functions. Named 'Tres De Mayo' (Third of May), the airport operates with limited infrastructure typical of regional Colombian airports, supporting propeller and small jet aircraft suited to shorter runways in tropical environments.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building serving domestic passengers with basic facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from Puerto Asís city center is primarily via taxi and informal shuttle services.
Airlines here
Satena, the Colombian state military airline, and other regional carriers such as EasyFly have operated scheduled services at this airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Putumayo department, one of Colombia's oil-producing regions.
  • ›Serves as a key air link for an area where jungle terrain makes road travel difficult.
  • ›The airport name 'Tres De Mayo' refers to the third of May, a historically significant local date.
  • ›Putumayo has historically been affected by armed conflict, making air transport especially critical for the region.
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with Bogotá being the main destination served.
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Gateway to the Colombian Amazon through the heart of Putumayo

Tres De Mayo Airport serves Puerto Asís, the largest city in Colombia's Putumayo department, situated near the banks of the Putumayo River in the southwestern Amazon region. Named in honor of the May 3rd founding date of Puerto Asís, the airport plays a vital role connecting this remote river town to major Colombian cities. It functions as a critical lifeline for communities across the region where road access can be limited and river travel is slow.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities suited to a regional airport.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available curbside at the terminal exit
  • Motorcycle taxis (mototaxis) commonly used for short distances into town
  • Shared minivan colectivos operating routes into Puerto Asís center
  • Private vehicle rentals arranged through local operators in town
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Anaconda Puerto Asís
  • Hotel Puerto Asís
  • Residencias El Viajero
  • Hotel La Frontera
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are very limited, typically a small snack counter or café serving coffee, empanadas, and light refreshments. Puerto Asís town center, a short taxi ride away, offers local restaurants serving Amazonian and Colombian cuisine including freshwater fish dishes and traditional sancocho. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport for early morning departures.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 60–90 minutes before departure as check-in processes can be informal but security lines move unpredictably.
  • Carry Colombian pesos in cash as ATM availability near the airport is unreliable.
  • Confirm your flight status directly with the airline the day before, as schedules in this region are subject to weather-related changes.
  • Be aware that Putumayo is a historically sensitive region — follow local guidance and check Colombian government travel advisories before visiting.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

PUU → LQM9R · AT5
PUU → BOG9R · AT5
PUU → CLO9R · AT5
PUU → BOGLA · DH2
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