Gateway to Colombia's Putumayo region in the Amazon foothills.
Location
Puerto Asís, Colombia
Tres De Mayo Airport (IATA: PUU, ICAO: SKAS) serves Puerto Asís, the largest city in Colombia's Putumayo department, situated in the southwestern Amazon foothills near the Ecuadorian border. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote region to major Colombian cities, as road travel is lengthy and challenging through the surrounding jungle terrain.
The airport handles domestic flights primarily to Bogotá and other Colombian destinations, serving government officials, oil industry workers, and local residents. Its location in a historically complex region has made air transport particularly important for commerce, humanitarian operations, and administrative functions.
Named 'Tres De Mayo' (Third of May), the airport operates with limited infrastructure typical of regional Colombian airports, supporting propeller and small jet aircraft suited to shorter runways in tropical environments.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building serving domestic passengers with basic facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from Puerto Asís city center is primarily via taxi and informal shuttle services.
Airlines here
Satena, the Colombian state military airline, and other regional carriers such as EasyFly have operated scheduled services at this airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Putumayo department, one of Colombia's oil-producing regions.
- ›Serves as a key air link for an area where jungle terrain makes road travel difficult.
- ›The airport name 'Tres De Mayo' refers to the third of May, a historically significant local date.
- ›Putumayo has historically been affected by armed conflict, making air transport especially critical for the region.
- ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with Bogotá being the main destination served.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
