Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport is the main gateway to the Colombian Amazon, serving as a vital transportation hub for both domestic and international travellers. Named after General Alfredo Vásquez Cobo, a prominent Colombian aviator, the airport plays a crucial role in connecting the country’s southernmost region with the rest of Colombia and the world.
General Information about Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport
The following table is an overview of LET Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Aeropuerto Internacional Alfredo Vásquez Cobo – Leticia |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | Aerocivil |
| Serves | Leticia |
| Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport Code | LET |
| Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport Terminals | 1 |
| LET Airport Runway | 1 |
| LET Airport Coordinates | 4°11′40″S 69°56′35″W |
| Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport Address | Cra. 10 #15-2003 a 15-1503, Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia |
| Website | Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport |
| Elevation | 277 ft / 84 m |
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport Code
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport code is LET. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | LET |
| ICAO CODE | SKLT |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | LET |
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport Map
The LET Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport Runway
LET Airport has one active runway.
| Name | Length (mt) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 03/21 | 2,010 | 6,168 | Asphalt |
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport Terminal
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport has only one terminal. It was built in 1942 and has been remodeled several times since then. The latest renovation was completed in 2019. The terminal has 10 gates and can accommodate up to 5 million passengers per year.
Nearest Airports to Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport
Some of the International and Domestic airports near LET.
- Tabatinga International Airport – 8 km
- São Paulo de Olivença Airport – 140 km
- Tarapaca Airport – 146 km
- Eirunepé Airport – 275 km
- La Pedrera Airport – 321 km
- Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport – 376 km
Airlines Operating from Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport
The following airlines operate from Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport:
- Avianca
- LATAM Colombia
- Satena
