Bucaramanga Palonegro Airport (SKBG / BGA)
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SKBG airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- SKBG
- IATA code
- BGA
- City
- Bucaramanga
- Region
- Santander
- Country
- Colombia
- Elevation
- 3,897 ft (1,188 m)
- Time zone
- America/Bogota (UTC-5)
- Coordinates
- 7.1265° N, 73.1848° W
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- 0
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Weather & airport info SKBG
Current weather
Very poor visibility (LIFR)observed 12 Oct, 23:00 UTC- Wind
- 3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions
- Visibility
- 0.2 km
- Weather
- Fog
- Temperature
- 20 °C (dew point 20 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,013 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR SKBG 122300Z VRB03KT 0200 FG VV/// 20/20 Q1013
Forecast (TAF)
- 13 Oct, 00:00–05:00 UTC3 kt (6 km/h) from north-northeast (30°) · visibility 2 km · Mist · broken clouds at 1,000 ft
- 13 Oct, 05:00–00:00 UTCbecoming3 kt (6 km/h) from north-northeast (30°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · scattered clouds at 2,000 ft
- 13 Oct, 18:00–22:00 UTCtemporarilyvisibility 7 km · Drizzle · broken clouds at 2,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF SKBG 122255Z 1300/1324 03003KT 2000 BR BKN010 BECMG 1305/1308 9999 NSW SCT020 TEMPO 1318/1322 7000 DZ BKN020 TX25/1319Z TN18/1311Z
Airport
- Elevation
- 3,897 ft (1,188 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:39 / 17:38 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,250 m (7,381 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 119
- Tower: 118.3
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map SKBG
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: RWY 17/35, TWY A* (* partly closed)
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for SKBG(11)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway: closedA2038/26· until 25 Oct, 15:00 UTC
Runway 17/35 is closed.
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RWY 17/35 CLSD)
A2038/26 NOTAMN Q) SKED/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2608230000 C) 2610251500 D) AUG 23 0000-0430 1030-1500, SEP 06 13 20 0000-0430 1030-1500, OCT 18 25 0000-04301030-1500 E) RWY 17/35 CLSD)
Hours: AUG 23 0000-0430 1030-1500, SEP 06 13 20 0000-0430 1030-1500, OCT 18 25 0000-04301030-1500
- Out of serviceILS glide path: unserviceableA2866/26· until 26 Dec, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
The instrument landing system (ILS) glideslope (GP) IBGA for runway 35 is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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ILS/GP IBGA FREQ 330.20MHZ RWY 35 U/S)
ORIGINAL NOTAM (A2866/26 NOTAMR A1864/26 Q) SKED/QIGAS/I/NBO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2609281200 C) 2612262359EST E) ILS/GP IBGA FREQ 330.20MHZ RWY 35 U/S)
- Out of serviceAerodrome: limited toA2732/26· until 12 Dec, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
VISIBILIMETER MID runway 17/35 out of service)
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VISIBILIMETER MID RWY 17/35 U/S)
A2732/26 NOTAMR A1739/26 Q) SKED/QFMLT/IV/BO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2609151207 C) 2612122359EST E) VISIBILIMETER MID RWY 17/35 U/S)
- Out of serviceRunway end identifier lights: unserviceableA2720/26· until 09 Dec, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
The REIL (Runway End Identifier Lights) for runway 35 are out of service. These lights help pilots identify the end of the runway in poor visibility.
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REIL RWY 35 U/S)
ORIGINAL NOTAM (A2720/26 NOTAMR A1988/26 Q) SKED/QLIAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2609131639 C) 2612092359EST E) REIL RWY 35 U/S)
- Out of serviceThreshold lights: unserviceableA2363/26· until 10 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The runway threshold lights (RTHL) for runway 35 are out of service. These lights mark the beginning of the runway.
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RTHL 35 U/S)
A2363/26 NOTAMN Q) SKED/QLTAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2608122359 C) 2611102359 E) RTHL 35 U/S)
- Out of serviceThresholdA2168/26· until 26 Oct, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
The threshold of runway 35 at Bucaramanga airport is limited; takeoffs from the intersection are not available.
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THR 35 LTD, TKOF FM INT NOT AVBL)
A2168/26 NOTAMR A1251/26 Q) SKED/QMTXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2607291147 C) 2610262359EST E) THR 35 LTD, TKOF FM INT NOT AVBL)
- ClosedTaxiway: closedA2167/26· until 25 Oct, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway A between taxiway C and taxiway A2 at Bucaramanga airport is closed.
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TWY A BTN TWY C AND TWY A2 CLSD)
A2167/26 NOTAMN Q) SKED/QMXLC/IV/BO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2607282207 C) 2610252359 E) TWY A BTN TWY C AND TWY A2 CLSD)
- Out of serviceLanding direction indicator: unserviceableA2096/26· until 19 Oct, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
The transmissometer for runway 35 at Bucaramanga airport is out of service. A transmissometer measures the runway visual range.
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TRANSMISOMETER RWY 35 U/S)
A2096/26 NOTAMR A1164/26 Q) SKED/QFTAS/I/BO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2607221438 C) 2610192359EST E) TRANSMISOMETER RWY 35 U/S)
3 more NOTAMs
- NoticeRunway: work in progressA2986/26· from 18 Oct, 04:30 UTC · until 25 Oct, 10:30 UTC
Work in progress on runway 17/35. Exercise caution when using this runway.
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RWY 17/35 WIP, EXER CTN
A2986/26 NOTAMR A2985/26 Q) SKED/QMRHW/IV/BO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2610180430 C) 2610251030 D) OCT 18, 25 0430-1030 E) RWY 17/35 WIP, EXER CTN
Hours: OCT 18, 25 0430-1030
- NoticeTaxiway: limited toA3009/26· until 08 Dec, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
The intersection of taxiway A and taxiway C is limited due to potholes. Please exercise caution.
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INT TWY A AND TWY C LTD, POTHOLE EXER CTN
A3009/26 NOTAMR A1978/26 Q) SKED/QMXLT/IV/M/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2610071647 C) 2612082359EST E) INT TWY A AND TWY C LTD, POTHOLE EXER CTN
- NoticeThresholdA2810/26· until 18 Dec, 23:59 UTC (estimated)
The threshold of runway 35 is limited and there are potholes; pilots are advised to exercise caution.
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THR RWY 35 LTD, POTHOLE EXER CTN)
ORIGINAL NOTAM (A2810/26 NOTAMR A1785/26 Q) SKED/QMTXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0708N07311W005 A) SKBG B) 2609211405 C) 2612182359EST E) THR RWY 35 LTD, POTHOLE EXER CTN)
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
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SKBG airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Bucaramanga airport (SKBG) today?
There are currently 10 valid NOTAMs for Bucaramanga (SKBG). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; Taxiway: closed; ILS glide path: unserviceable; Aerodrome: limited to and 4 more. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Bucaramanga airport (SKBG)?
According to the latest weather report for SKBG (METAR, 12 Oct, 23:00 UTC): Very poor visibility (LIFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions, visibility 0.2 km, temperature 20 °C (dew point 20 °C). Fog. For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Bucaramanga airport (SKBG)?
Bucaramanga (SKBG) has one runway: runway 17/35 with 2,250 m (7,381 ft), asphalt.
What are the radio frequencies at Bucaramanga airport (SKBG)?
Frequencies at SKBG: Tower 118.3 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Palonegro Airport?
The ICAO code is SKBG and the IATA code is BGA. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of SKBG airport?
Palonegro Airport sits at 3,897 ft (1,188 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Bogota.
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