El Yopal Airport
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport is the main air gateway for Yopal in eastern Colombia, giving travelers a practical entry point to the city and the wider Casanare region. Identified by EYP and SKYP, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at 1,028 feet (313 m) above sea level, a useful detail for pilots and aviation-minded visitors. For most passengers, the airport’s appeal is simple: it offers a straightforward arrival experience close to a regional capital known for business travel, ranching culture, and access to Colombia’s plains.
About El Yopal Airport
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport is the main air gateway for Yopal in eastern Colombia, giving travelers a practical entry point to the city and the wider Casanare region. Identified by EYP and SKYP, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at 1,028 feet (313 m) above sea level, a useful detail for pilots and aviation-minded visitors. For most passengers, the airport’s appeal is simple: it offers a straightforward arrival experience close to a regional capital known for business travel, ranching culture, and access to Colombia’s plains.
Overview
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport is the main air gateway for Yopal in eastern Colombia, giving travelers a practical entry point to the city and the wider Casanare region. Identified by EYP and SKYP, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at 1,028 feet (313 m) above sea level, a useful detail for pilots and aviation-minded visitors. For most passengers, the airport’s appeal is simple: it offers a straightforward arrival experience close to a regional capital known for business travel, ranching culture, and access to Colombia’s plains.
Airfield details
- Airport codes: EYP (IATA) and SKYP (ICAO)
- Location served: Yopal, Colombia
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 1,028 ft / 313 m
- Runway: 05/23, 8,448 ft, asphalt, lighted
What travelers should know
The airport operates in the America/Bogota time zone, so passengers should plan check-in, ground transport, and onward connections on Colombia time year-round. Its single lighted asphalt runway, Runway 05/23, measures 8,448 feet, which supports regular regional air operations and helps keep access reliable for travelers heading to or from Yopal. Because this is a regional airport rather than a large international hub, it is best approached with practical expectations: allow time for local transport coordination, confirm schedules in advance, and treat it as an efficient starting point for reaching the city rather than a destination packed with big-airport amenities.
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FAQ
El Yopal Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- El Yopal Airport is located in El Yopal, Colombia (South America), at coordinates 5.320°, -72.390°.
- Its IATA code is EYP and its ICAO code is SKYP.
- El Yopal Airport serves El Yopal, Colombia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- El Yopal Airport operates on America/Bogota local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- El Yopal Airport sits at latitude 5.320° and longitude -72.390°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EYP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EYP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EYP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Colombia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.