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Regional gateway serving Colombia's Magdalena River valley.
Location
Girardot, Colombia
Santiago Vila Airport (IATA: GIR, ICAO: SKGI) is a public airport serving Girardot, a city in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia situated along the Magdalena River. The airport provides regional air connectivity for a city known as a popular weekend destination for residents of Bogotá due to its warm climate.
The airport operates limited scheduled and charter services, primarily supporting domestic regional routes within Colombia. Its relatively modest infrastructure reflects the secondary nature of air travel to Girardot, which is more commonly reached by road from the capital.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Girardot is available via taxis and private vehicles, as the airport sits close to the urban area.
Notable facts
- ›Girardot is located approximately 130 kilometers southwest of Bogotá.
- ›The airport is named Santiago Vila, referencing a local or national figure of significance.
- ›Girardot's warm climate makes it a popular tourist and weekend retreat destination for Bogotá residents.
- ›Road travel via the Bogotá–Girardot highway is the dominant mode of transport to the city, limiting consistent air demand.
- ›The airport handles primarily light aircraft and occasional charter operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
