Airport
Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport (TME)
Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport is the main air gateway to Tame and the surrounding Arauca department in eastern Colombia. Compare transfer options to central Tame, nearby towns and onward destinations across the region, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport
Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport is a regional airport serving Tame, a town in the Arauca department of eastern Colombia. It connects this part of the country with the capital, Bogota, through scheduled SATENA flights and also offers regional service to Saravena.
The airport has a single passenger terminal and an asphalt runway used for domestic operations. Recent infrastructure work has included runway resurfacing and platform improvements to support safe and more reliable regional connectivity.
Located about 2 km west of central Tame, the airport is close to the town and easily reached by taxi or local road transport. Its position makes onward travel to hotels, businesses and other parts of the municipality straightforward.
As a small regional gateway, the airport offers a compact passenger experience with essential terminal services, while the nearby town provides accommodation, dining and other travel facilities.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. It is a compact regional terminal used mainly by SATENA, with scheduled services to Bogota and Saravena.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport to hotels, central Tame and other destinations across the Arauca region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings or journeys around Tame and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport for independent travel around Tame and onward journeys to nearby towns in Arauca.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport, Tame, event venues and other regional destinations.
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