Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga serves as the main gateway to Colombia’s Santander region, with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and occasional international services. It is a hub for local carriers including Avianca and LATAM Colombia, with frequent flights to Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali as well as seasonal connections to other Colombian cities. Travelers will find basic passenger services, car rental and ground transport options to Bucaramanga city center; check the aeropuerto’s online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Palonegro Airport is BGA.
The ICAO code for Palonegro Airport is SKBG.
Palonegro Airport (BGA) is located in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
The local time zone at Palonegro Airport (BGA) is America/Bogota (GMT-5).
About 30 scheduled departures were counted at Palonegro Airport (BGA) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Palonegro Airport (BGA). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.