Benito Salas Airport (, ) is an airport that serves the city of Neiva, the capital of the Huila Department in Colombia. It was named after Benito Salas Vargas, a military and social leader during Colombia's (then known as New Granada) independence war (1810–1819).
The airport is in a rebuilding process that includes a new control tower and a new building with garages.BNAmericas - Airport upgrades It was formerly known as "La Manguita airport" because it is placed in an old ranch with that name; even today people call it "La Manguita".
Airlines and destinations
Accidents and incidents On 8 January 1975, Douglas DC-3 FAC-688 of SATENA crashed shortly after take-off on a flight to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, Florencia. All 30 people on board died.
See also Transport in Colombia List of airports in Colombia
References
External links Benito Salas Airport at OurAirports
Accident history for NVA at Aviation Safety Network