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Small airport

Buenavista Airport

ICAO SKBNLocal BVA🇨🇴 Fonseca
Coordinates
10.8879°N, 72.9004°W
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
CO-LAG
Time zone
Bogota(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
10° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:15
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:42

About 12h 42m 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 Buenavista Airport

Buenavista Airport is an airport serving the towns of Fonseca and Distracción in the La Guajira Department of Colombia. The runway is 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) southwest of Distracción.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 214,935 ft / 1,504 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Buenavista Airport?

The ICAO code for Buenavista Airport is SKBN.

Where is Buenavista Airport located?

Buenavista Airport is small airport located in Fonseca, Colombia, at an elevation of 850 ft (259 m).

How many runways does Buenavista Airport have?

Buenavista Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,935 ft / 1,504 m.

What time zone is Buenavista Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Buenavista Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buenavista Airport is approximately 10° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buenavista Airport?

The nearest airport to Buenavista Airport is San Juan Del César Airport (SJH), about 10 nm to the sw, followed by San Juan Del César Airport and Cerrejón Central Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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