Airport code
RCH — Almirante Padilla Airport
RCH is the IATA code for Almirante Padilla Airport, an airport serving Riohacha, Colombia. Its ICAO code is SKRH, and it operates in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 11.5262, -72.9260 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m).
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About Almirante Padilla Airport
Almirante Padilla Airport is an airport serving the Caribbean coastal city of Riohacha in the Guajira Department of Colombia. It is served by Avianca, and formerly by Tiara Air and Viva Air Colombia. The airport is on the southwestern edge of the city.
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Airport information
| IATA code | RCH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SKRH |
| Airport name | Almirante Padilla Airport |
| City | Riohacha |
| Country | Colombia |
| Time zone | America/Bogota (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 11.5262 |
| Longitude | -72.9260 |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 5,413 ft (1,650 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Almirante Padilla Airport?
The IATA code for Almirante Padilla Airport is RCH.
What is the ICAO code for Almirante Padilla Airport?
The ICAO code for Almirante Padilla Airport is SKRH.
Where is RCH airport located?
Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) is located in Riohacha, Colombia.
What time zone is RCH in?
Almirante Padilla Airport operates in the America/Bogota time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to RCH?
The nearest airport to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) in Valledupar, about 126 km away.
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