Medium airport · Riohacha, Colombia
Almirante Padilla Airport
Almirante Padilla Airport is a medium airport serving Riohacha, Colombia. Its IATA code is RCH. Its ICAO code is SKRH. It has 2 runways, longest 5,413 ft (ASP). Elevation 43 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Riohacha, Colombia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RCH |
| ICAO code | SKRH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,413 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 43 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 11.5262° N, 72.9260° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Almirante Padilla Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta · Colombia · 70.5 miles away
- Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park · Colombia · 72.9 miles away
- Tayrona National Natural Park · Colombia · 74.1 miles away
- Ciénagas de Juan Manuel National Park · Venezuela · 144.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Jorge Isaac Airport
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52.8 miles awayAlfonso López Pumarejo Airport
78.5 miles awaySimón Bolívar International Airport
92.7 miles awayLas Flores Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Almirante Padilla Airport?
Almirante Padilla Airport — its IATA code is RCH and its ICAO code is SKRH.
Where is Almirante Padilla Airport located?
Almirante Padilla Airport serves Riohacha, Colombia. Its coordinates are 11.5262° N, 72.9260° W.
How high is Almirante Padilla Airport?
Almirante Padilla Airport sits at 43 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6159
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riohacha_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.