Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (SKCL)
Large airport · Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKCL |
| IATA | CLO |
| Elevation | 3,162 ft (964 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°32'34" W 76°22'55" 3.54272, -76.38190 |
| Location | Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport at a glance
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport is a large airport in Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as CLO. The field elevation of 3,162 ft (964 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKCL 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, 02/20, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKCL 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 Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport | SKUL | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Gerardo Tobar López Airport | SKBU | 74 km (40 NM) |
| El Eden Airport | SKAR | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport | SKPP | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Benito Salas Airport | SKNV | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,162 ft field elevation of Alfonso Bonilla Aragon 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 Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport is SKCL, and its IATA code is CLO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport above sea level?
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,162 feet (964 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.5427, -76.3819 — in Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport, about 63 km away.
Does SKCL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKCL 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 Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport?
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.