El Embrujo Airport – PVA

Found on the island of Providencia, Colombia, El Embrujo Airport is a public airport that serves as the main gateway to the island destination. It is situated on the northeastern side of Providencia, near the boundaries of the Old Providence McBean Lagoon National Natural Park. The airport is recognized as PVA (IATA code) and SKPV (ICAO code).

Best Time to Visit

The airport’s current asphalt-paved runway spans to a length of 1,290 meters. During its early operations in the 1970s, El Embrujo Airport’s runway was shorter, thus limiting the flights to and from the island of San Andres. Thankfully, in 1984, the government added 300 meters to the airstrip and renovated the passenger terminal to resemble that of Caribbean architecture. After the upgrade was finished, SAM Colombia began serving the airfield. Today, only Satena Airlines provide flights from Providencia to San Andres aboard a Let L-410 Turbolet aircraft. If you’re on the island of Providencia, you can also check out Aguamansa, which is a five-minute drive from the airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Being on a small island, El Embrujo Airport is surrounded by many beachfront hotels to choose from, some of which are the Sol Caribe Providencia, Coral Mint, and Hotel y Centro de Buceo Sirius. While only Hotel y Centro de Buceo Sirius and Sol Caribe Providencia offer complimentary breakfasts, all of them provide guests with paid airport service. Aside from the cozy ocean view, these hotels are also easily reached via the Peak Forestry Reserve and Manzanillo Beach.