Palonegro Airport (BGA): Codes, Runways & Location
Palonegro Airport (IATA: BGA · ICAO: SKBG) is a medium-sized airport serving Bucaramanga, Colombia. It lies at 7.1265° N, 73.1848° W, 3897 ft (1188 m) above sea level.
Overview of Palonegro Airport
Palonegro Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bucaramanga in Colombia. It is identified by the IATA code BGA and the ICAO code SKBG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Palonegro Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2250 m (7381 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3897 ft (1188 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Zapatoca Airport (AZT) about 41 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,250 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palonegro Airport
Where is Palonegro Airport located?
Palonegro Airport is located in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Its coordinates are 7.1265° N, 73.1848° W.
What is the airport code for Palonegro Airport?
Palonegro Airport has an IATA code of BGA and an ICAO code of SKBG.
How long is the runway at Palonegro Airport?
Palonegro Airport's longest runway is about 2250 m (7381 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Palonegro Airport have?
Palonegro Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Palonegro Airport a major airport?
Palonegro Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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