Tunja Airport (SKTJ)
Medium airport · Tunja, Boyacá Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Tunja Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKTJ |
| Elevation | 8,940 ft (2725 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°32'29" W 73°20'40" 5.54138, -73.34450 |
| Location | Tunja, Boyacá Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,635 ft (1108 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Tunja Airport at a glance
Tunja Airport is a medium airport in Tunja, Boyacá Department, Colombia. The field elevation of 8,940 ft (2725 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKTJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 3,635 ft (1108 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKTJ 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 Tunja Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport | SKYP | 109 km (59 NM) |
| El Dorado International Airport | SKBO | 129 km (70 NM) |
| German Olano Air Base | SKPQ | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Vanguardia Airport | SKVV | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | SKAP | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tunja Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8,940 ft field elevation of Tunja 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 Tunja Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tunja Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tunja Airport is SKTJ, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tunja Airport above sea level?
Tunja Airport sits at an elevation of 8,940 feet (2725 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tunja Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.5414, -73.3445 — in Tunja, Boyacá Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport, about 109 km away.
Does SKTJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKTJ 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 Tunja Airport?
Tunja Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 3,635 ft (1108 m) with a ASP surface.