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{{Short description|Airline of Colombia}}
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|fleet_size = 13 | fleet_size = 15
|destinations = 38 | destinations = 54
|IATA = 9R | IATA = 9R
|ICAO = NSE | ICAO = NSE
|callsign = SATENA | callsign = SATENA
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|founded = April 12, 1962 | founded = {{start date and age|1962|04|12}}
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|key_people = General Javier Perez
| key_people = Brigadier General Óscar Zuluaga Castaño
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'''SATENA''' (] of ''Servicio Aéreo a Territorios Nacionales'') is a Colombian government owned ] based in ], ].<ref>" {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210203825/http://www.satena.com/MainAcercaSatena.aspx?urls=AcercaSatena%2FOficinas.aspx&Nivel=3&op=3 |date=2011-02-10 }}." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 - 08, entrada 1, interior 11."</ref><ref>" {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811052803/http://intranet.satena.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=116 |date=2010-08-11 }}." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11."</ref><ref>"." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011.</ref><ref>"." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 - 08."</ref> It operates domestic routes. Its main hub is ]. '''SATENA''' (] ] of '''''S'''ervicio '''A'''éreo a '''Te'''rritorios '''Na'''cionales'') is a Colombian ] based in ], ].<ref>" {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210203825/http://www.satena.com/MainAcercaSatena.aspx?urls=AcercaSatena%2FOficinas.aspx&Nivel=3&op=3|date=2011-02-10}}." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 - 08, entrada 1, interior 11."</ref><ref>" {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811052803/http://intranet.satena.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=116|date=2010-08-11}}." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11."</ref><ref>"." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011.</ref><ref>"." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 - 08."</ref> It is majority-owned by the ] which operates it to provide connectivity to less connected areas of the country.


Its main hub is ] in ]. It also maintains a secondary hub at ] in ].
== History ==
SATENA was first established on April 12, 1962, by the ], ], who created the ] using Decree 940 in order


==History==
''"to form an aerial transport service for the benefit of the underdeveloped regions of the country, with the object of promoting the welfare of educational campaigns, agricultural and pastoral development and the economic and social progress of such territories."''
] at ] in 2009]]
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SATENA was first established on April 12, 1962, by the ], ], who created the ] using Decree 940 in order.
In order to achieve this under government auspices, the airline was then entrusted to the control of the ], initiating its first operations with the routes ] - ] and ] - ] - ] - ]. The Government equipped the company with one ], two ], two Beaver L-20 aircraft, and later added two ] amphibious aircraft, the property of the Rotatory Fund of the ]. Later, in 1964, it added three additional ] and two more ] aircraft, all of them donated by the ] International Development Agency.


''"to form an aerial transport service for the benefit of the underdeveloped regions of the country, with the object of promoting the welfare of educational campaigns, agricultural and pastoral development, and the economic and social progress of such territories."''
In 1965, SATENA, in coordination with the ], began a new service named ''AeroBanco'', which was created to facilitate air travel to other areas largely or completely inaccessible by road.


To achieve this under government auspices, the airline was then entrusted to the control of the ], initiating its first operations with the routes ] - ] and ] – ] – ] – ]. The Government equipped the company with one ], two ], two Beaver L-20, and later added two ] amphibious, the property of the Rotary Fund of the ]. Later, in 1964, it added three additional ] and two more ] aircraft, all of them donated by the ] International Development Agency.
Due to great success in the areas served by the airline, President ] put into effect Law 80 of December 12, 1968, where it was decreed that SATENA would be treated as a public establishment, with all legal functions controlled by the ].


In 1965, SATENA, in coordination with the ], began a new service named ''AeroBanco'', which was created to facilitate air travel to other areas largely or completely inaccessible by road. Due to great success in the areas served by the airline, President ] put into effect Law 80 of December 12, 1968, where it was decreed that SATENA would be treated as a public establishment, with all legal functions controlled by the ].
In 1972, SATENA acquired newer ] ] ] aircraft capable of carrying 48 passengers. Between 1984 and 1985, the airline incorporated two ] jet aircraft with the capacity to transport 65 passengers.


In 1972, SATENA acquired newer British-Built ] ]s capable of carrying 48 passengers. Between 1984 and 1985, the airline incorporated two ] jet aircraft with the capacity to transport 65 passengers.
Since its creation, the airline has performed many public services on behalf of the ], having provided service during crises in the country's history, as was the case of the ] and ] earthquake of June 6, 1994, when SATENA performed search and rescue operations, airlifted local residents, as well as transporting needed medicines, foods and aid in general to the site of the tragedy.


Since its creation, the airline has performed many public services on behalf of the ], having provided service during crises in the country's history, as was the case of the ] and ] earthquake of June 6, 1994, when SATENA performed search and rescue operations, airlifted residents, as well as transporting needed medicines, foods and aid in general to the site of the tragedy.
In 1996, the largest modernization of the airline began, with the arrival of six ] ] aircraft capable of carrying 32 passengers. These aircraft represent the new generation of equipment for regional routes.


In 1996, the largest modernization of the airline began, with the arrival of six ]s capable of carrying 32 passengers. These aircraft represent the new generation of equipment for regional routes.
In 2002, SATENA incorporated into its fleet one ] with capacity for 50 passengers which arrived to replace the departing ], which was reaching its maximum airframe hours.


In 2004, SATENA became the airline with the newest and most modern aerial fleet in ], when it incorporated two new ] aircraft, allowing it to perform faster and more efficient services to its most isolated destinations. In 2002, SATENA incorporated into its fleet one ] with a capacity for 50 passengers which arrived to replace the departing ], which was reaching its maximum airframe hours. In 2004, SATENA became the airline with the newest and most modern aerial fleet in ], when it incorporated two new ] aircraft, allowing it to perform faster and more efficient services to its most isolated destinations.


At the end of 2010, SATENA suffered a financial crisis, consisting of bank debts amounting to 120 billion pesos and losses totaling 25 billion pesos. Due to this, the National Government proposes the law that would allow the commercial airline to get out of said crisis and compete in the air transport market in the country. This law consists of capitalizing this company at 98 billion pesos, where 49% of the company's shares will be put up for sale in a democratic process and within a period of two years, while the remaining 51% would continue in hands of the state, something that was never done in the end. At the end of 2010, SATENA suffered a financial crisis, consisting of bank debts amounting to 120 billion pesos and losses totaling 25 billion pesos. Due to this, the National Government proposed a law that would allow the commercial airline to get out of said crisis and compete in the air transport market in the country. This law consists of capitalizing this company at 98 billion pesos, where 49% of the company's shares will be put up for sale in a democratic process and within two years, while the remaining 51% would continue in the hands of the state, something that was never done in the end.


On April 29, 2018, the airline moved all its routes to the Terminal Puente Aéreo belonging to ], in order to facilitate the service to passengers on regional flights. On April 29, 2018, the airline moved all its routes to Terminal Puente Aéreo belonging to ], to facilitate the service to passengers on regional flights.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pattara|first=Laura|date=2018-04-03|title=Bogota International Airport Guide|url=https://www.chimuadventures.com/blog/2018/04/bogota-international-airport-guide/|access-date=2023-01-25|website=Chimu Adventures Blog|language=en-AU}}</ref>


== Destinations == ==Destinations==
SATENA operates to the following airports (as of December 2024):<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.satena.com/comercial/rutas-destinos/|title=Conoce nuestros destinos|website=Satena.com}}</ref>
{{main|List of SATENA destinations}}


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== Fleet == ==Fleet==
===Current fleet===
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] seen at ] in ], ], ]]]
As of December 2024, the SATENA fleet consists of the following aircraft:<ref>{{cite journal|title=Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)|journal=Airliner World|issue=October 2019|page=12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.planespotters.net/airline/SATENA|title=SATENA Fleet Details and History|website=Planespotters.net|access-date=December 30, 2020}}</ref>


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As of August 2019 the SATENA fleet consists of the following aircraft:<ref>{{cite journal|title=Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)|journal=Airliner World|issue=October 2019|page=12}}</ref>
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===Former Fleet=== ===Former fleet===
SATENA had formerly operated the following aircraft:<ref></ref> SATENA had formerly operated the following aircraft:


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== Accidents and incidents == ==Accidents and incidents==
*On 8 September 1969, ] FAC-685 crashed near ] killing all 32 people on board. The aircraft was operating a domestic scheduled passenger flight from ] to Apiay.<ref name=ASN080969>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19690908-0 |title=FAC-685 Accident Description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=14 February 2011}}</ref> *On September 8, 1969, ] FAC-685 crashed near ] killing all 32 people on board. The aircraft was operating a domestic scheduled passenger flight from ] to Apiay.<ref name=ASN080969>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19690908-0 |title=FAC-685 Accident Description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=14 February 2011}}</ref>
*On 21 January 1972, ] FAC-661 crashed at ] whilst operating a domestic non-scheduled passenger flight from ], ] to ], ].<ref name=ASN210172>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19720121-1 |title=FAC-661 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=5 September 2010}}</ref> *On January 21, 1972, ] FAC-661 crashed at ] whilst operating a domestic non-scheduled passenger flight from ], ] to ], ].<ref name=ASN210172>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19720121-1|title=FAC-661 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=5 September 2010}}</ref>
*On 9 January 1974, HS 748 FAC 1103 crashed into the Gabinete Peak 50&nbsp;km north of ] Florencia whilst on a flight from Florencia to Bogota. All 31 people on board were killed.<ref name="SATENA">{{cite web |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19740109-0 |title=FAC-1103 Accident description |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=AviationSafetyNetwork |publisher=AVS |access-date=May 5, 2017 }}</ref> *On January 9, 1974, HS 748 (FAC 1103) crashed into the Gabinete Peak 50&nbsp;km north of ] Florencia whilst on a flight from Florencia to Bogota. All 31 people on board were killed.<ref name="SATENA">{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19740109-0|title=FAC-1103 Accident description|author=<!--Not stated-->|website=AviationSafetyNetwork|publisher=AVS|access-date=May 5, 2017 }}</ref>
*On 8 January 1975, Douglas DC-3 FAC-688 crashed shortly after take-off from ], ] on a flight to ], ]. All 30 people on board were killed.<ref name=ASN080175>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19750000-0 |title= Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=17 August 2010}}</ref> *On January 8, 1975, Douglas DC-3 (FAC-688) crashed shortly after take-off from ], ] on a flight to ], ]. All 30 people on board were killed.<ref name=ASN080175>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19750000-0 |title= Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=17 August 2010}}</ref>
*On 3 May 1975, Douglas DC-3 FAC-663 crashed at ]. The aircraft was on a domestic scheduled passenger flight from ], ] to ], ]. Three of the six occupants were killed.<ref name=ASN030575>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19750503-0 |title=FAC-663 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=21 August 2010}}</ref> *On May 3, 1975, Douglas DC-3 (FAC-663) crashed at ]. The aircraft was on a domestic scheduled passenger flight from ], ] to ], ]. Three of the six occupants were killed.<ref name=ASN030575>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19750503-0 |title=FAC-663 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref>
*On 2 April 1976, Douglas DC-3 FAC-676 crashed on approach to ], ]. The aircraft was on a flight from ], ]. Five of the 16 people on board were killed.<ref name=ASN020476>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19760402-2 |title=FAC-676 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=15 August 2010}}</ref> *On April 2, 1976, Douglas DC-3 (FAC-676) crashed on approach to ], ]. The aircraft was on a flight from ], ]. Five of the 16 people on board were killed.<ref name=ASN020476>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19760402-2 |title=FAC-676 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=15 August 2010}}</ref>
*On 17 February 1977, ] FAC-1125 was damaged beyond economic repair in a take-off accident at ], ]. All 28 people on board survived.<ref name=ASN170277>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19770217-1 |title=FAC-1125 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=4 August 2010}}</ref> *On February 17, 1977, ] (FAC-1125) was damaged beyond economic repair in a take-off accident at ], ]. All 28 people on board survived.<ref name=ASN170277>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19770217-1|title=FAC-1125 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=4 August 2010}}</ref>
*On 20 November 1977, Douglas C-47B FAC-1127 crashed in Colombia.<ref name=ASN201177a>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19771120-2 |title=FAC-1127 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=5 August 2010}}</ref> *On November 20, 1977, Douglas C-47B (FAC-1127) crashed in Colombia.<ref name=ASN201177a>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19771120-2|title=FAC-1127 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=5 August 2010}}</ref>
*On 20 November 1977, Douglas C-47A FAC-1120 crashed at ], Colombia.<ref name=ASN201177b>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19771120-3 |title=FAC-1120 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=5 August 2010}}</ref> *On November 20, 1977, Douglas C-47A (FAC-1120) crashed at ], Colombia.<ref name=ASN201177b>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19771120-3 |title=FAC-1120 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=5 August 2010}}</ref>
*On 21 February 1978, Douglas DC-3 FAC-668 crashed at ] in Colombia.<ref name=ASN210278>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19780221-0 |title=FAC-668 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=1 August 2010}}</ref> *On February 21, 1978, Douglas DC-3 (FAC-668) crashed at ] in Colombia.<ref name=ASN210278>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19780221-0 |title=FAC-668 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=1 August 2010}}</ref>
*On 25 June 1981, Douglas C-47 FAC-1129 was damaged beyond repair in an accident. The aircraft was subsequently withdrawn from use and stored at ], ].<ref name=ASN250681>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19810625-0 |title=FAC-1129 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=24 July 2010}}</ref> *On June 25, 1981, Douglas C-47 (FAC-1129) was damaged beyond repair in an accident. The aircraft was subsequently withdrawn from use and stored at ], ].<ref name=ASN250681>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19810625-0|title=FAC-1129 Accident description|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=24 July 2010}}</ref>
*On 3 May 1983, Douglas C-47B FAC-1126 was damaged beyond repair in an accident at ], ].<ref name=ASN030583>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19830503-0 |title=FAC-1126 Accident report |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=27 July 2010}}</ref> *On May 3, 1983, Douglas C-47B (FAC-1126) was damaged beyond repair in an accident at ], ].<ref name=ASN030583>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19830503-0|title=FAC-1126 Accident report|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=27 July 2010}}</ref>
*On 5 May 2010, an ] overran the runway at ], ], ]. The aircraft crashed through the airport fence and then came to rest in a field, suffering substantial damage. None of the 37 passengers and 4 crew was injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aerocivil.gov.co/AAeronautica/InvAccidentes/LAccidentes/Accidentes/HK4536.pdf|title=Official accident investigation report|publisher=Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil|accessdate=8 October 2014}}</ref> The runway at the time of the accident was wet as it had recently rained in the area. *On May 5, 2010, an ] overran the runway at ], ], ]. The aircraft crashed through the airport fence and then came to rest in a field, suffering substantial damage. None of the 37 passengers and 4 crew were injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aerocivil.gov.co/AAeronautica/InvAccidentes/LAccidentes/Accidentes/HK4536.pdf|title=Official accident investigation report|publisher=Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil|access-date=8 October 2014}}</ref> The runway at the time of the accident was wet as it had recently rained in the area.


== References == ==See also==
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Airline of Colombia
SATENA
IATA ICAO Call sign
9R NSE SATENA
FoundedApril 12, 1962; 62 years ago (1962-04-12)
HubsEl Dorado International Airport
Secondary hubsOlaya Herrera Airport
Fleet size15
Destinations54
Parent companyColombian Air Force
HeadquartersEl Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia
Key peopleBrigadier General Óscar Zuluaga Castaño
FounderAlberto Lleras Camargo
Websitewww.satena.com

SATENA (Spanish acronym of Servicio Aéreo a Territorios Nacionales) is a Colombian airline based in Bogotá, Colombia. It is majority-owned by the Government of Colombia which operates it to provide connectivity to less connected areas of the country.

Its main hub is El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá. It also maintains a secondary hub at Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellín.

History

A former SATENA Dornier Do 328 at El Dorado International Airport in 2009
A former SATENA Embraer ERJ-170 at La Vanguardia Airport in 2012

SATENA was first established on April 12, 1962, by the President of the Republic, Alberto Lleras Camargo, who created the airline using Decree 940 in order.

"to form an aerial transport service for the benefit of the underdeveloped regions of the country, with the object of promoting the welfare of educational campaigns, agricultural and pastoral development, and the economic and social progress of such territories."

To achieve this under government auspices, the airline was then entrusted to the control of the Colombian Air Force, initiating its first operations with the routes Bogotá - Leticia and Leticia – Tarapacá – El Encanto – Puerto Leguízamo. The Government equipped the company with one C-54, two C-47, two Beaver L-20, and later added two PBY Catalina amphibious, the property of the Rotary Fund of the Colombian Air Force. Later, in 1964, it added three additional C-47 and two more C-54 aircraft, all of them donated by the United States International Development Agency.

In 1965, SATENA, in coordination with the Bank of Bogotá, began a new service named AeroBanco, which was created to facilitate air travel to other areas largely or completely inaccessible by road. Due to great success in the areas served by the airline, President Carlos Lleras Restrepo put into effect Law 80 of December 12, 1968, where it was decreed that SATENA would be treated as a public establishment, with all legal functions controlled by the Ministry of National Defence.

In 1972, SATENA acquired newer British-Built AVRO HS-748 turboprops capable of carrying 48 passengers. Between 1984 and 1985, the airline incorporated two Fokker F28 jet aircraft with the capacity to transport 65 passengers.

Since its creation, the airline has performed many public services on behalf of the Colombian people, having provided service during crises in the country's history, as was the case of the Huila and Cauca earthquake of June 6, 1994, when SATENA performed search and rescue operations, airlifted residents, as well as transporting needed medicines, foods and aid in general to the site of the tragedy.

In 1996, the largest modernization of the airline began, with the arrival of six Dornier 328s capable of carrying 32 passengers. These aircraft represent the new generation of equipment for regional routes.

In 2002, SATENA incorporated into its fleet one Embraer ERJ-145 with a capacity for 50 passengers which arrived to replace the departing Fokker F28, which was reaching its maximum airframe hours. In 2004, SATENA became the airline with the newest and most modern aerial fleet in Colombia, when it incorporated two new Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft, allowing it to perform faster and more efficient services to its most isolated destinations.

At the end of 2010, SATENA suffered a financial crisis, consisting of bank debts amounting to 120 billion pesos and losses totaling 25 billion pesos. Due to this, the National Government proposed a law that would allow the commercial airline to get out of said crisis and compete in the air transport market in the country. This law consists of capitalizing this company at 98 billion pesos, where 49% of the company's shares will be put up for sale in a democratic process and within two years, while the remaining 51% would continue in the hands of the state, something that was never done in the end.

On April 29, 2018, the airline moved all its routes to Terminal Puente Aéreo belonging to El Dorado International Airport, to facilitate the service to passengers on regional flights.

Destinations

SATENA operates to the following airports (as of December 2024):

Country City Airport Notes Refs
Colombia Acandí Alcides Fernández Airport
Aguachica Hacaritama Airport
Apartadó Antonio Roldán Betancourt Airport
Arauca Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport
Bahía Solano José Celestino Mutis Airport
Barranquilla Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Bogotá El Dorado International Airport Hub
Bucaramanga Palonegro International Airport
Buenaventura Gerardo Tobar López Airport
Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport
Cartagena Rafael Núñez International Airport
Cartago Santa Ana Airport
Caucasia Juan H. White Airport
Condoto Mandinga Airport
Corozal Las Brujas Airport
Cúcuta Camilo Daza International Airport
El Bagre El Bagre Airport
Florencia Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport
Girardot Santiago Vila Airport
Guapi Guapi Airport
Ipiales San Luis Airport
La Chorrera La Chorrera Airport
La Macarena La Macarena Airport
La Pedrera La Pedrera Airport
Leticia Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport
Medellín Olaya Herrera Airport Hub
Mitú Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport
Montelíbano Montelíbano Airport
Neiva Benito Salas Airport
Nuquí Reyes Murillo Airport
Paipa Juan José Rondón Airport
Pasto Antonio Nariño Airport Terminated
Pitalito Contador Airport
Popayán Guillermo León Valencia Airport
Providencia Island El Embrujo Airport
Puerto Asís Tres de Mayo Airport
Puerto Carreño Germán Olano Airport
Puerto Inírida César Gaviria Trujillo Airport
Puerto Leguízamo Caucayá Airport
Quibdó El Caraño Airport
San Andrés Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
San José del Guaviare Jorge Enrique González Torres Airport
San Vicente del Caguán Eduardo Falla Solano Airport
Santa Cruz de Mompox San Bernardo Airport
Saravena Los Colonizadores Airport
Tame Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport
Tarapacá Ipiranga Airport
Timbiquí Timbiqui Airport
Tolú Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport
Tumaco La Florida Airport
Villagarzón Villa Garzón Airport
Villavicencio La Vanguardia Airport
Yopal El Alcaraván Airport
Venezuela Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport Terminated
Maracaibo La Chinita International Airport
Valencia Arturo Michelena International Airport

Fleet

Current fleet

A SATENA Embraer ERJ-145 at El Dorado International Airport in 2014
ATR 42-500 seen at Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport in Florencia, Caquetá, Colombia

As of December 2024, the SATENA fleet consists of the following aircraft:

SATENA fleet
Aircraft In
service 		Orders Passengers
(economy) 		Notes
ATR 42-500 4 — 48
ATR 42-600 5 — 48
ATR 72-600 2 — 70
Embraer ERJ-145 3 — 50 One leased from SARPA
Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter 1 7 19
Total 15 7

Former fleet

SATENA had formerly operated the following aircraft:

Accidents and incidents

See also

References

  1. "Oficinas Archived 2011-02-10 at the Wayback Machine." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 - 08, entrada 1, interior 11."
  2. "Mecanismos de Control Archived 2010-08-11 at the Wayback Machine." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11."
  3. "Satena Aerolíneas." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011.
  4. "Satena." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 - 08."
  5. Pattara, Laura (2018-04-03). "Bogota International Airport Guide". Chimu Adventures Blog. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  6. "Conoce nuestros destinos". Satena.com.
  7. ^ "SATENA launches services from Medellin to Acandi and Condoto". Centreforaviation.com. June 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Edgardo Gimenez Mazó (June 18, 2024). "SATENA conecta Cartagena y Mompox con nueva ruta aérea" (in Spanish).
  9. "¿Cuál es el impacto del retiro de Satena en Pasto?". Radionacional.co (in Spanish). February 19, 2019.
  10. ^ "Satena suspends flights to Caracas and announces new Bogota-Valencia route". Aviacionaldia.com. October 15, 2023.
  11. "Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2019): 12.
  12. "SATENA Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  13. Gastón Sena (July 23, 2024). "Colombia's SATENA Adds 8 DHC-6 Twin Otter Planes to Reach Remote Destinations". Aviacionline.com.
  14. "Colombia: SATENA deja de volar con los Embraer E170". Aviacionline.com. 20 October 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  15. "FAC-685 Accident Description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  16. "FAC-661 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  17. "FAC-1103 Accident description". AviationSafetyNetwork. AVS. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  18. "Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
  19. "FAC-663 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  20. "FAC-676 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  21. "FAC-1125 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  22. "FAC-1127 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  23. "FAC-1120 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  24. "FAC-668 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
  25. "FAC-1129 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  26. "FAC-1126 Accident report". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 27 July 2010.
  27. "Official accident investigation report" (PDF). Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil. Retrieved 8 October 2014.

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