Gerardo Tobar López Airport (SKBU)
Medium airport · Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Gerardo Tobar López Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKBU |
| IATA | BUN |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°49'11" W 76°59'23" 3.81963, -76.98980 |
| Location | Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,945 ft (1202 m) | 76 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gerardo Tobar López Airport at a glance
Gerardo Tobar López Airport is a medium airport in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as BUN. The field elevation of 48 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKBU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 3,945 ft (1202 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKBU 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | SKCL | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | SKUL | 89 km (48 NM) |
| El Eden Airport | SKAR | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Santa Ana Airport | SKGO | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gerardo Tobar López Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 48 ft field elevation of Gerardo Tobar López 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gerardo Tobar López Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gerardo Tobar López Airport is SKBU, and its IATA code is BUN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gerardo Tobar López Airport above sea level?
Gerardo Tobar López Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gerardo Tobar López Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.8196, -76.9898 — in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does SKBU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKBU 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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport?
Gerardo Tobar López Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,945 ft (1202 m) with a ASP surface.