Regional gateway serving Colombia's fertile Valle del Cauca.
Location
Tuluá, Colombia
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (IATA: ULQ, ICAO: SKUL) is a small regional airport located in Tuluá, a mid-sized city in the Valle del Cauca department of Colombia. It serves primarily domestic routes, connecting Tuluá to major Colombian cities and supporting the agricultural and commercial activity of the region.
The airport is named after Heriberto Gíl Martínez, a local figure of significance to the Tuluá community. Due to its limited size and traffic volume, it handles a modest number of passengers compared to larger Colombian hubs such as Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, which is the primary international option for the broader region.
Tuluá sits in the heart of the Cauca Valley, an area known for sugarcane farming and agribusiness. The airport plays a supporting role in regional connectivity, though many travelers in the area opt for road transport to Cali for wider flight options.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single-terminal facility suited for regional domestic operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airport is primarily via private vehicle and taxi services connecting to central Tuluá.
Notable facts
- ›Named after local figure Heriberto Gíl Martínez.
- ›Located in Valle del Cauca, one of Colombia's most agriculturally productive departments.
- ›Serves domestic routes within Colombia at a regional scale.
- ›Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport is the nearest major hub, approximately 100 km away.
- ›Tuluá is known as a commercial and agricultural center within the Cauca Valley.
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