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Medium airport

Tunja Airport

ICAO SKTJ🇨🇴 Tunja
Coordinates
5.5414°N, 73.3445°W
Elevation
8,940 ft (2,725 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CO-BOY
Time zone
Bogota(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:02
Civil dusk
18:23

About 12h 14m 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 Tunja Airport

Tunja Airport is a high-elevation airport serving Tunja, the capital of Boyacá Department in Colombia. The airport and city lay between two large north–south ridges, with the airport on a slight rise east of the city.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,635 ft / 1,108 m66 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PLA5Class GControlledGND13000 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tunja Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tunja Airport?

The ICAO code for Tunja Airport is SKTJ.

Where is Tunja Airport located?

Tunja Airport is medium airport located in Tunja, Colombia, at an elevation of 8,940 ft (2,725 m).

How many runways does Tunja Airport have?

Tunja Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,635 ft / 1,108 m.

What time zone is Tunja Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tunja Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tunja Airport is approximately 9.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tunja Airport?

The nearest airport to Tunja Airport is Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON), about 19.6 nm to the ne, followed by Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport and Barbosa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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