Remote gateway to Colombia's Vaupés department in the Amazon.
Location
Mitú, Colombia
Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport serves Mitú, the capital of the Vaupés department in southeastern Colombia, deep within the Amazon rainforest. Given the absence of road connections to Mitú, the airport is the only practical means of transport for passengers and cargo traveling to and from the city.
The airport is named after Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley, and operates under the IATA code MVP and ICAO code SKMU. It handles limited scheduled commercial traffic, primarily serving essential connectivity needs for the local population and government activities.
Due to its remote location and the challenging jungle terrain, the airport plays a critical logistical role in supplying the region with goods, medical services, and personnel.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building suited to its low passenger volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within Mitú is limited to local roads, as there are no highway connections linking the city to the rest of Colombia.
Airlines here
Satena, Colombia's government-owned regional airline, is the primary carrier serving this airport with scheduled flights.
Notable facts
- ›Mitú is only accessible by air or river, making the airport essential for the region.
- ›The airport serves the Vaupés department, one of Colombia's most isolated and sparsely populated regions.
- ›Satena operates routes connecting Mitú to Bogotá and other regional destinations.
- ›The surrounding area is predominantly indigenous Amazonian territory.
- ›The airport played a strategic role during Colombian military operations in the region in the late 1990s.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
