Airport code
BGA — Palonegro Airport
BGA is the IATA code for Palonegro Airport, an airport serving Bucaramanga, Colombia. Its ICAO code is SKBG, and it operates in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 7.1265, -73.1848 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3897 ft (1188 m).
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About 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BGA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SKBG |
| Airport name | Palonegro Airport |
| City | Bucaramanga |
| Country | Colombia |
| Time zone | America/Bogota (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 7.1265 |
| Longitude | -73.1848 |
| Elevation | 3897 ft (1188 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,381 ft (2,250 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Palonegro Airport?
The IATA code for Palonegro Airport is BGA.
What is the ICAO code for Palonegro Airport?
The ICAO code for Palonegro Airport is SKBG.
Where is BGA airport located?
Palonegro Airport (BGA) is located in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
What time zone is BGA in?
Palonegro Airport operates in the America/Bogota time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to BGA?
The nearest airport to Palonegro Airport (BGA) is Yariguíes Airport (EJA) in Barrancabermeja, about 70 km away.
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