Airport
Virgilio Barco Vargas (La Chorrera) Airport (LCR)
Virgilio Barco Vargas (La Chorrera) Airport is a small regional gateway to the town of La Chorrera in Colombia's Amazonas Department. It connects travellers with Leticia, La Pedrera and other Amazon destinations, with short transfers into La Chorrera.
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About Virgilio Barco Vargas (La Chorrera) Airport
Virgilio Barco Vargas (La Chorrera) Airport is a small regional airport serving the town of La Chorrera in Colombia's Amazonas Department. It provides an essential air link to one of the more remote communities in the Colombian Amazon and is used primarily for domestic flights operated by SATENA.
Located southwest of the town, the airport connects La Chorrera with destinations such as Leticia, La Pedrera and San José del Guaviare. Its single asphalt runway and compact terminal support regional passenger services, while the airport's small size keeps arrival and departure procedures relatively simple.
Ground access is mainly by road, with the short journey into La Chorrera taking only a few minutes by taxi, mototaxi or arranged transfer. Because public transport is limited in this remote area, travellers often coordinate rides in advance.
With basic but functional passenger facilities, the airport plays a key role in keeping this part of the Amazon connected for residents, businesses and visitors.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Virgilio Barco Vargas (La Chorrera) Airport operates through a single small passenger terminal used for domestic regional flights, mainly by SATENA.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Virgilio Barco Vargas (La Chorrera) Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Virgilio Barco Vargas (La Chorrera) Airport to hotels, the town centre and other locations in and around La Chorrera.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a driver by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, local errands, meetings or journeys around La Chorrera.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from La Chorrera Airport to the town and surrounding areas of the Colombian Amazon.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or group transport for parties travelling between La Chorrera Airport, hotels, community facilities and other destinations in the region.
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