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El Dorado International Airport

IATA BOGICAO SKBOLocal BOG🇨🇴 Bogota
Coordinates
4.7016°N, 74.1469°W
Elevation
8,361 ft (2,548 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
CO-DC
Time zone
Bogota(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:36

About 12h 22m 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 El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado International Airport is an international airport serving Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, and its surrounding areas. The airport is located mostly in the Fontibón district of Bogotá, although it partially extends into the Engativá district and through the municipality of Funza in the Western Savanna Province of the Cundinamarca Department. It is the second busiest airport in Latin America, after São Paulo - Guarulhos International Airport. With 760,000 metric tons of cargo passing through the same year, it is also Iberoamerica's most important cargo hub. El Dorado is also by far the busiest and most important airport in Colombia, accounting for just under half (49%) of the country's air traffic. The facility covers 1,700 acres and contains two 3,800-metre (12,500 ft) long runways. El Dorado has non-stop international flights to North America, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.

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

Live weather

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14R / 32L12,467 ft / 3,800 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
14L / 32R12,467 ft / 3,800 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPBOGOTA APP119.500 MHz
ATISATIS113.900 MHz
DEPBOGOTA DEP119.500 MHz
INFOBOGOTA FIS126.900 MHz
OPSMILGP RDO OPS1395.000 MHz
RDOBOGOTA RDO348.800 MHz

Navaids(6)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (74)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
BD Bacatá709 ft8,648 ft
Torre Norte663 ft8,530 ft
Torre Davivienda630 ft8,481 ft
BD Bacatá614 ft8,665 ft
Torre E604 ft8,510 ft
Museo Parque Central591 ft8,491 ft
Torre Krystal492 ft8,497 ft
Torres del Parque384 ft8,527 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Dorado International Airport.

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🇨🇴 More airports in Colombia📘 Flying in Colombia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for El Dorado International Airport?

The ICAO code for El Dorado International Airport is SKBO, and its IATA code is BOG.

Where is El Dorado International Airport located?

El Dorado International Airport is large airport located in Bogota, Colombia, at an elevation of 8,361 ft (2,548 m).

How many runways does El Dorado International Airport have?

El Dorado International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,467 ft / 3,800 m.

Which airlines fly to El Dorado International Airport?

Airlines historically serving El Dorado International Airport include AeroMéxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aerolineas Galapagos (Aerogal), Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, among 22 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from El Dorado International Airport?

Historical data lists 74 nonstop destinations from El Dorado International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is El Dorado International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at El Dorado International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Dorado International Airport is approximately 8.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Dorado International Airport?

The nearest airport to El Dorado International Airport is Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base (SKMA), about 7.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Guaymaral Airport and La Libélula Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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