Palonegro International Airport, officially known as Aeropuerto Internacional de Palonegro, is a vital transportation hub located in Lebrija, Santander, Colombia. Situated a mere 7 kilometers west of Bucaramanga, the airport serves as the primary gateway to this vibrant city and its surrounding regions. As the eighth largest airport in Colombia, Palonegro International Airport caters to a diverse range of passengers, handling both domestic and international flights.
General Information about Palonegro Airport
The following table is an overview of BGA Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Palonegro Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | Aerocivil |
| Serves | Bucaramanga |
| Palonegro Airport Code | BGA |
| Palonegro Airport Terminals | 1 |
| BGA Airport Runway | 1 |
| BGA Airport Coordinates | 7°07′35″N 73°11′05″W |
| Palonegro Airport Address | 25, Lebrija, Santander, Colombia |
| Website | http://bga.aerooriente.com.co |
| Contact Number | +57 607 6910140 |
| Elevation | 3,902 ft / 1,189 m |
Palonegro Airport Code
Palonegro Airport code is BGA. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | BGA |
| ICAO CODE | SKBG |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BGA |
Palonegro Airport Map
The BGA Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Palonegro International Airport Runway
BGA Airport has one active runway.
| Name | Length (mt) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 17/35 | 2,170 | 7,119 | Asphalt |
Palonegro Airport Terminal
Palonegro International Airport has one terminal. The terminal is divided into two levels: the first level for arrivals and the second level for departures. The terminal has a variety of amenities, including shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. There is also a VIP lounge for passengers traveling in first or business class.
Nearest Airports to Palonegro International Airport
Some of the International and Domestic airports near BGA.
- Yariguíes Airport – 109 km
- San Antonio Del Tachira – 230 km
- Camilo Daza International Airport – 230 km
- La Fría Airport – 303 km
- Los Colonizadores Airport – 315 km
- Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport – 319 km
Airlines Operating from Palonegro Airport
The following airlines operate from Palonegro International Airport:
- AVIANCA
- Copa Airlines
- EasyFly
- LATAM Airlines
- SATENA
- Spirit
- Wingo
