Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit

Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico"
Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit Grand Cross sash and star.
Awarded by  Colombia
Awarded for	Exceptional military service to Colombia
Status	Currently constituted
Grand Master	President of Colombia
Grand Chancellor	Minister of National Defence
Grades	Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion
Statistics
Established	20 March 1948
Precedence
Next (higher)	Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla"
Next (lower)	Orden del Mérito Sanitario “José Fernández Madrid”

The Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit (Spanish: Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico") is an order granted by Colombia, established in 1948. The order is awarded for distinguished service to the Colombian Air Force.

Established by Decree 1068 of 20 March 1948, the Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit was originally known as the Order of Aeronautical Merit Antonio Ricaurte.

The Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit is primarily awarded to Colombian Air Force personnel, but may be awarded to members of the Colombian Armed Forces or Colombian National Police. It may also be awarded to foreign civilian and military personnel. Individuals are recognized for valor and military virtue, as well as distinguished and notable service to the Colombian Air Force.

The Air Force Cross of Aeronautical Merit is awarded in the following grades: