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Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base

Madrid, Colombia

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Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base

Madrid, Colombia
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Colombian Air Force base serving the Meta region.

Location
Madrid, Colombia
Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base, identified by ICAO code SKMA, is a military aerodrome located near Madrid, Cundinamarca, Colombia. It is operated by the Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana) and serves primarily military and government aviation functions. The facility is named in honor of Major Justino Mariño Cuesto, a figure in Colombian aviation history. As a military installation, it does not operate scheduled commercial passenger services and has no assigned IATA code.
Notable facts
  • ›Operated by the Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana).
  • ›ICAO code is SKMA; no IATA code is assigned.
  • ›Named after Major Justino Mariño Cuesto, a Colombian aviation figure.
  • ›Located near Madrid in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia.
  • ›Functions as a military aerodrome with no scheduled commercial services.
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A remote Colombian air base serving the Vichada frontier region

Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base, identified by IATA code SKMA, is a military and civil airstrip located near Madrid in the Vichada department of Colombia. It serves as a vital access point for the sparsely populated eastern llanos region, where road infrastructure is extremely limited. The facility supports both Colombian Air Force operations and light commercial or charter traffic connecting remote communities.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, basic airstrip facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or local taxi from nearby communities
  • Motorcycle taxi (mototaxi) common in the surrounding area
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses in Madrid, Vichada
  • Basic lodging in Puerto Carreño (regional hub)
Dining

Food options at or near the air base are extremely limited, reflecting the remote nature of the location. Travellers are advised to carry their own provisions or seek meals in the nearest town before arrival.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules well in advance as operations are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient cash as ATMs and card payment facilities are not reliably available in the area.
  • Be prepared for basic or non-existent passenger facilities at the airstrip.
  • Check with the Colombian Air Force or regional aviation authorities for any access restrictions.

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Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base is a Colombian military base assigned to the Colombian Aerospace Force Maintenance Air Command. The base is located in Madrid, a municipality in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia. It is named in honor of Major Justino Mariño Cuesto.

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