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Tauramena Airport (TAU)

Tauramena, Colombia · small airport · 5.013° -72.742° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTAU
ICAO CodeSKTA
Typesmall airport
NameTauramena Airport
MunicipalityTauramena
CountryColombia
ContinentSA
Latitude5.013° N
Longitude-72.742° W
Elevation1462 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryColombia
ISO Code
RegionTauramena
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 TAU

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (5.0°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

Tauramena Airport (TAU/SKTA) is a small domestic airfield serving Tauramena, a municipality in Colombia’s Casanare Department. It sits in the Llanos foothills near the town center and primarily handles charter, private, and occasional regional flights linked to the area’s oil and agricultural economy. The field is not a major commercial hub, so facilities and scheduled service are limited.

💡 Local Tip
Confirm your flight or charter the day before and again on the morning of departure; small airfields in the Llanos often adjust schedules for weather and fuel availability, and local operators may not post real-time updates online.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is close to Tauramena town, so taxis and mototaxis are the usual way to reach it; there is no major public bus terminal at the field. Most travelers arrive via Yopal (EYP) or Villavicencio and continue by road, so pre-arrange a private transfer or rental car. Allow extra time in the rainy season, when rural roads in Casanare can be slow or muddy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Tauramena Airport?
A: The IATA code is TAU and the ICAO code is SKTA.

Q: Where is Tauramena Airport located?
A: It is in Tauramena, Casanare Department, Colombia, near the town and roughly a short drive from the urban center.

Q: Are there scheduled airline flights from TAU?
A: Scheduled service is limited or intermittent; the airport mainly supports charter, private, and regional operations. Check with local operators for current flights.

Q: How far is Tauramena Airport from Yopal?
A: It is about 50-70 km by road from Yopal, depending on the route, typically around 1 to 1.5 hours by car.
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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
MOY Monterrey Airport Monterrey, Colombia 20.6 km 12.8 mi View →
EYP El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport Yopal, Colombia 52.3 km 32.5 mi View →
BAC Barranca De Upia Airport Barranca De Upia, Colombia 53.8 km 33.5 mi View →
SOX Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport Sogamoso, Colombia 78.1 km 48.5 mi View →
EUO Paratebueno Airport Paratebueno, Colombia 84.1 km 52.2 mi View →

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