Have you ever searched for an airport only to find no trace of its official code? This is the case with the so-called "Las Flecheras Airport"—a name that appears to exist in some online references but lacks any formal recognition in aviation databases.
The truth is simple: there is no verified airport by this name in any major aviation registry.
Airport codes are assigned by two authoritative bodies: the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). If an airport isn't listed by either, it likely doesn't operate as a recognized commercial or public facility. "Las Flecheras Airport" may be a misinterpretation, a colloquial term for a private airstrip, or entirely fictional.
For comparison, consider Bob Wiley Field (also known as Winner Regional Airport), a small but properly documented airport in Winner, South Dakota. Its IATA code is ICR , and its ICAO code is KICR . Unlike the unverified "Las Flecheras," this airport serves its local community with general aviation services, despite outdated or incorrect coordinate data occasionally circulating online.
Aviation relies on precision. Inaccurate airport names or codes can lead to operational delays or safety risks. When encountering unverified references, cross-checking with official sources like IATA's Airport Coding Directory or ICAO's Location Indicators is essential.
Next time you can't find an airport's code, consider whether the name is accurate—or if it might be a ghost in the vast system of global aviation records.