Nestled in the heart of Colombia, El Dorado International Airport (BOG Airport) is one of the busiest airports in Latin America with over 32 million passenger traffic and 741,000 metric tons of cargo. It is Columbia’s most trusted airport accounting for almost half of the total air traffic of the entire country.
Regarded as the hub of Colombia’s flag carriers Wingo and Avianca among others, El Dorado International Airport (BOG) functions are operated by Operadora Aerodora International. This is the same organization that looks over the operations of Zurich airports. El Dorado Airport was rated the world’s best airport by World Airport Awards and its staff has also emerged as the best in South America by Skytrax.
BOG Airport serves as the hub for LATAM Colombia and Satena as well.
El Dorado Airport Code
El Dorado Airport Code is BOG. This three-letter IATA code is based on Bogota city in Colombia that the airport serves. At a height of 2,648 meters above sea level, El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is also part of the Engativa district and Funza municipality.
| IATA CODE | BOG |
| ICAO CODE | SKBO |
| FAA CODE | — |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 174 |
| COUNTRY CODE | COL |
| ZIP CODE | — |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BOG |
GeneraI Information about El Dorado International Airport
The following table is an overview of BOG Airport indicated below:
| Airport | El Dorado International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / Military |
| Operator | OPAIN S.A. |
| Built In (Year) | December 1959 |
| Serves | Bogotá |
| Hubs for | Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Wingo, Clic, SATENA, MORE |
| El Dorado Airport Code | BOG |
| El Dorado Airport Terminals | Two Passenger Terminals: El Dorado and Puente Aéreo |
| El Dorado International Airport Runway | 2 |
| El Dorado International Airport Coordinates | 04°42′05″N 74°08′49″W |
| El Dorado Airport Address | Av. El Dorado #103-9, Fontibón, Bogotá, Colombia |
| Contact Number | 57 601 2662000 |
| Official Website | eldorado.aero |
| Elevation | 2,548 m / 8,360 ft |
El Dorado Airport Map
The El Dorado Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
El Dorado International Airport Runways
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is serviced by two world-class asphalt runways: 13L/31R and 13R/31L.
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 13R-31L | 12,467 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13L-31R | 12,467 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
El Dorado Airport Terminal
El Dorado International Airport terminal is still undergoing renovations. This facility will be called Terminal 1 or T1 once it starts operating for the general public sometime down the lane. There are two concourses in this facility that have an “h” shape. The international concourse is on the north side while the domestic one is on the south.
This facility hosts several airline lounges including EL Dorado Lounge by MasterCard at the International concourse. There are multi-cuisine restaurants, duty-free shops, and cafes among other facilities.
Nearest Airports to El Dorado International Airport
Some of the closest airports to BOG Airport are:
- La Vanguardia Airport: 51.78 miles
- Girardot Airport: 53.68 miles
- San Pedro Jagua Airport: 55.94 miles
- Apiay Airport: 58.76 miles
- Medina Airport: 60.62 miles
Major Passenger Airlines Operating from El Dorado Airport
The following airlines operate from El Dorado Airport:
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Aeromexico
- Air Canada
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Albatros Airlines
- Avianca
- Avianca Costa Rica
- Avianca Ecuador
- Avianca El Salvador
- Avianca Express
- Avior Airlines
- Copa Airlines
- EasyFly
- Iberia
- JetBlue
- JetSmart
- KLM
- LASER Airlines
- LATAM Brasil
- LATAM Chile
- LATAM Colombia
