El Dorado International Airport (SKBO)
Large airport · Bogota, Bogotá Capital District, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | El Dorado International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKBO |
| IATA | BOG |
| Elevation | 8,361 ft (2548 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°42'6" W 74°8'49" 4.70159, -74.14690 |
| Location | Bogota, Bogotá Capital District, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Dorado International Airport at a glance
El Dorado International Airport is a large airport in Bogota, Bogotá Capital District, Colombia, known to airline systems as BOG. The field elevation of 8,361 ft (2548 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKBO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14L/32R — offers 12,467 ft (3800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKBO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to El Dorado International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguardia Airport | SKVV | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Santiago Vila Airport | SKGI | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | SKAP | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Mariquita Airport | SKQU | 99 km (53 NM) |
| German Olano Air Base | SKPQ | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Dorado International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8,361 ft field elevation of El Dorado International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 60 airports and airfields we list for Colombia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado International Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Dorado International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Dorado International Airport is SKBO, and its IATA code is BOG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Dorado International Airport above sea level?
El Dorado International Airport sits at an elevation of 8,361 feet (2548 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Dorado International Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.7016, -74.1469 — in Bogota, Bogotá Capital District, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vanguardia Airport, about 84 km away.
Does SKBO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKBO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at El Dorado International Airport?
El Dorado International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 12,467 ft (3800 m) with a ASP surface.