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Planadas Airport (PLA)

Planadas, Colombia · small airport · 3.197° -75.642° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodePLA
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NamePlanadas Airport
MunicipalityPlanadas
CountryColombia
ContinentSA
Latitude3.197° N
Longitude-75.642° W
Elevation3931 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryColombia
ISO Code
RegionPlanadas
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-5
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving PLA

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (3.2°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Planadas Airport (IATA: PLA) is a small airstrip serving Planadas, a coffee-growing municipality in southern Tolima, Colombia. Set in the Cordillera Central, it provides basic general-aviation access to a remote area that is otherwise reached by long mountain roads. The field is primarily used by light aircraft, charter flights, and local operators rather than scheduled airlines.

💡 Local Tip
If you're flying in for coffee, ask locals about the harvest calendar and arrange farm visits ahead; many rural roads and trails are best navigated with someone who knows the area, and daylight travel is strongly preferred.
🚖 Getting There

There is no regular public transport at the airport; arrange a private vehicle or 4x4 transfer in advance. Road access from Neiva or Ibagué is long and mountainous, and travel times can increase sharply in rain. Confirm road conditions locally, as landslides and closures are possible in the Cordillera Central.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Planadas Airport?
A: PLA.

Q: Does Planadas Airport have scheduled commercial flights?
A: No, it is a small general-aviation airport. Service is typically limited to private, charter, and air-taxi flights arranged in advance.

Q: Where is Planadas Airport located?
A: It is in Planadas, Tolima Department, Colombia, in the Andean region near the Huila border.

Q: How do I know if the airport is operational?
A: Conditions can change, so confirm with your pilot or local operator before traveling. Weather and runway conditions may affect access.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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