Benito Salas Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-19Benito Salas Airport is the main commercial airport for Neiva, the capital of Huila department in southern Colombia. It sits in the northern part of the city, about 4 km from the centre, and a taxi ride takes roughly 10 minutes. The airport is also known locally as La Manguita, after the ranch on which it was built. It is named for Benito Salas Vargas, a military and social leader of the independence war.
Services at Benito Salas Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsLocalizaView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsGHL Style NeivaView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers270K270,000 in 2018
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeBogota time
- IATANVAICAO SKNV
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalAvianca, Clic, LATAM Colombia, SATENA
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- NeivaSouth of the airport4 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Benito Salas Airport?
Benito Salas Airport uses the following codes: IATA: NVA, ICAO: SKNV. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Benito Salas Airport located?
Benito Salas Airport is located in Neiva, Huila Department, Colombia. The airport coordinates are 2.9501°, -75.2940°.
What services are available at Benito Salas Airport?
Benito Salas Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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