If you’ve ever wanted a flight mission that mixes steep Andean terrain, temperamental cloud forests, and the humid punch of the Caribbean coast, this one’s for you.

The Colombia Coffee Country Courier (C4) mission puts you in the left seat of a small cargo aircraft running high-value microlot coffee between Colombia’s rural cooperatives before a nationwide strike freezes all ground logistics. This explosive mission set is all about beauty, chaos, and caffeine-fueled urgency.

You launch from Medellín’s mountainous SKRG with a hold full of premium beans, weaving between ridgelines as a haze settles into the valley. The first leg brings you into Armenia, right in the heart of the coffee triangle. But just when you think you’re ahead of the clock, the cooperatives toss you a curveball: a last-minute crate that’s a lot heavier than advertised. You adjust weight and balance, grit your teeth through cloud-forest turbulence, and hop over to Pereira.

From Pereira, the mission takes a dramatic turn. You climb toward the Andes wall where volcanic interference and a solar disturbance knock out GPS intermittently. You’re hand-flying through one of the world’s most dynamic terrain/weather intersections. Once you break east and drop into the Caribbean lowlands, the air thickens, the sea breeze builds, and Santa Marta appears along turquoise water and white sand.

But there’s no lounging - the national strike clock hits zero, and the final delivery window is collapsing. The sprint to Cartagena becomes a coastal race through towering storm cells, salt spray glare, and the kind of tropical chaos that tests every bit of your stick-and-rudder judgment. You land with minutes to spare as trucks rush your cargo to waiting exporters. It’s fast. It’s messy. It’s spectacular!

And when the last cargo pallet rolls off your plane, you know you’ve just saved an entire harvest.

Mission Overview: A multi-leg journey across Colombia’s Coffee Axis and Caribbean coast. Transport mysterious “festival cargo” through mountain valleys, microclimate traps, and coastal winds.

Region: Colombia: Andes → Cloud Forests → Caribbean Coast

Airports (4 legs): SKRG → SKAR → SKPE → SKSM → SKCG

Aircraft: Pilot’s Discretion. Recommended: Cessna Caravan, Daher Kodiak, or any other rugged aircraft that can handle medium cargo, terrain, and weather.

Achievements (optional):

Andes Tamer: Complete Legs 1 & 2 without deviations.
Andes Pathfinder: Fly Leg 3 without using onboard GPS.
Fog Whisperer: Land at SKPE in low visibility.
The Diplomat: Smooth landing at SKCG.
The Full Roast: Complete all legs in a single session.
Strikebreaker: Finish entire mission in under 5 hours.

LEG 1: SKRG → SKAR (Rionegro → Armenia)

SKAR

El Eden Airport is a midsized airport in Quindío, Colombia. The airport has one runway: 2/20. The airport is in the Bogota FIR.
☀ Current Weather: HERE

**Objective:** Deliver Crate #1 (“CAFÉ VALDIVIA”) to agricultural researchers in Armenia.
**Terrain & Weather**
High-elevation departure (7,000+ ft. terrain all around).
Expect strong updrafts + turbulence on climb-out east of Medellín.
Morning valley fog near Armenia is common.
**Pilot Tasks**
Confirm crate tied down / fragile tag noted.
Plan performance for high-density altitude.
Use terrain mode aggressively on departure.
Expect abrupt visibility drop on arrival into SKAR valley.

LEG 2: SKAR → SKPE (Armenia → Pereira)

SKPE

Matecaña International Airport is a midsized airport in Risaralda, Colombia. The airport has one runway: 8/26. The airport is in the Bogota FIR.
☀ Current Weather: HERE

**Objective:** Pick up “Festival Cargo Alpha” — unlabeled, heavy container.
**Terrain & Weather**
Extreme microclimate zone: fog can roll in within minutes.
Ridgeline crossing between Armenia & Pereira can create sudden downdrafts.
**Pilot Tasks**
Monitor fog tendencies around SKPE.
Hold if visibility drops under minimums.
Weight & balance check after loading heavy cargo.

LEG 3: SKPE → SKSM (Pereira → Santa Marta)

SKSM

Simón Bolívar International Airport is a midsized airport in Magdalena, Colombia. The airport has one runway: 1/19. The airport is in the Barranquilla FIR.
☀ Current Weather: HERE

**Objective:** Transport Festival Cargo Alpha to Caribbean coast.
**Terrain & Weather**
Transition from Andes to coastal plains.
Watch for turbulence moving through remaining ridge lines.
Coastal convection late afternoon can build quickly.
**Pilot Tasks**
Maintain visual scan for cloud buildups.
Manage descent energy — SKSM sits right on shoreline.
Expect strong crosswinds on final.

LEG 4: SKSM → SKCG (Santa Marta → Cartagena)

SKCG

Rafael Nuñez International Airport is a midsized airport in Bolívar, Colombia. The airport has one runway: 1/19. The airport is in the Barranquilla FIR.
☀ Current Weather: HERE

**Objective:** Deliver final documentation packet to Cultural Ministry.
**Terrain & Weather**
Sea breeze crosswinds usually present at SKCG.
Possible density altitude issues at hot midday temps.
**Pilot Tasks**
Maintain low-level coastal weather watch.
Smooth touchdown; officials expect “professional arrival.”

Admin Notes:

You can fly these missions on your own or get a group going - it’s up to you. Make sure you choose an appropriate aircraft and conduct proper flight planning. Make sure you read useful info provided about each airport, to make your trip successful. Let the adventure begin!

To get the Explorer server role (access to Explorers DISCORD channel) and 3000 TPC Points (plus points for posting optional videos):

Fly the route as described in the narrative above. Alternatively, you can fly each leg separately and get 500 points for each leg.
Leave a comment on this post with details about your journey.
Post pics from your flight in screenshots channel on DISCORD.
[OPTIONAL] If you post a video of your landings in streams and videos channel of TPC Discord, you will get an extra 500 TPC points!