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SKMZ

La Nubia Airport · Manizales

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,871 ft / 2,094 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for La Nubia Airport (SKMZ), located in Manizales, Colombia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 6,871 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
La Nubia Airport
ICAO / IATA
SKMZ / MZL
Municipality
Manizales
Country
Region
CO-CAL — Caldas Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,871 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,835 ft / 1,474 m
Runway Width: 65 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 95° / 275°
RWY 10 (95°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (275°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft /
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MEDELLIN APP
121.10 MHz
RDO MANIZALES RDO
348.80 MHz
TWR TWR
118.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SKPEILS
Matecaña International Airport
39 km / 21 nm
SKGO
Santa Ana Airport
62 km / 34 nm
SKQU
Mariquita Airport
67 km / 36 nm
SKAR
El Eden Airport
72 km / 39 nm
SKIBILS
Perales Airport
77 km / 42 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026