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Palonegro Airport

IATA BGAICAO SKBGLocal BGA🇨🇴 Bucaramanga
Coordinates
7.1265°N, 73.1848°W
Elevation
3,897 ft (1,188 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CO-SAN
Time zone
Bogota(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
9.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:37

About 12h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Palonegro Airport

Palonegro Airport

Palonegro International Airport is an international airport located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of Bucaramanga in the Santander Department of Colombia. The airport serves the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area and surrounding towns and is served by domestic and international flights.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SKBG

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 357,381 ft / 2,250 m131 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GBUCARAMANGA RDO348.800 MHz
APPBUCARAMANGA APP119.000 MHz
RDOFIS126.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SKBG / BUCARAMANGAClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Colombia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Terrarium295 ft2,713 ft
Edificio Montesol262 ft2,759 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Palonegro Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Palonegro Airport?

The ICAO code for Palonegro Airport is SKBG, and its IATA code is BGA.

Where is Palonegro Airport located?

Palonegro Airport is medium airport located in Bucaramanga, Colombia, at an elevation of 3,897 ft (1,188 m).

How many runways does Palonegro Airport have?

Palonegro Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,381 ft / 2,250 m.

Which airlines fly to Palonegro Airport?

Airlines historically serving Palonegro Airport include Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Palonegro Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Palonegro Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Palonegro Airport in?

Palonegro Airport is in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Palonegro Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Palonegro Airport is approximately 9.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Palonegro Airport?

The nearest airport to Palonegro Airport is San Vicente Airport (SK-391), about 20.3 nm to the sw, followed by El Marne Airport and Zapatoca Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Palonegro Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.