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Nearest Airport to La Jagua del Pilar: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Jagua del Pilar is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 147 km away.

Closest airport VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car
Closest international MAR La Chinita International Airport 147 km · 91 mi · ~2 h 37 min by car

Airports near La Jagua del Pilar

  1. 1
    Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport Flag of ColombiaValledupar, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    VUP 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
  2. 2
    Jorge Isaac Airport Flag of ColombiaLa Mina-Maicao, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MCJ 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  3. 3
    Almirante Padilla Airport Flag of ColombiaRiohacha, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    RCH 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  4. 4
    Simón Bolívar International Airport Flag of ColombiaSanta Marta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    SMR 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  5. 5
    La Chinita International Airport Flag of VenezuelaMaracaibo, Venezuela · International Airports in Venezuela
    MAR 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  6. 6
    Las Flores Airport Flag of ColombiaEl Banco, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    ELB 191 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
  7. 7
    Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Flag of ColombiaBarranquilla, Colombia · International Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BAQ 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
  8. 8
    Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport Flag of VenezuelaSan Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Venezuela
    STB 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
  9. 9
    Baracoa Airport Flag of ColombiaMagangué, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    MGN 237 km148 mi · ~4 h 14 min
  10. 10
    Aguas Claras Airport Flag of ColombiaOcaña, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    OCV 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of La Jagua del Pilar; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to La Jagua del Pilar?

The nearest airport to La Jagua del Pilar is Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), 147 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Jagua del Pilar?

La Chinita International Airport (MAR) is 147 km from La Jagua del Pilar in a straight line — roughly 2 h 37 min by car.

What other airports are near La Jagua del Pilar?

Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ) — 102 km, Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) — 114 km and Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) — 144 km.

How long does it take to get from La Jagua del Pilar to Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport?

About 23 min by car for the 21 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.