Does SKBO require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Eldorado Intl (Colombia).

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Eldorado Intl

Eldorado Intl (SKBO/BOG) serves Bogota, Colombia. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (13L/31R, 13R/31L). Field elevation is 8361 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SKBO
Name: Eldorado Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 4.70159
Longitude: -74.146896
Elevation: 8361 ft
Country: Colombia
Municipality: Bogota
IATA Code: BOG
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Bogota
Distance from City: 8.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 13L/31R

Designation: 13L/31R
Dimensions: 12467 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 13R/31L

Designation: 13R/31L
Dimensions: 12467 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 113.900 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: COP $45,000 per metric ton MTOW
Parking Fee: COP $22,000 per metric ton MTOW per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: COP
Remarks: El Dorado International Airport, Bogota, Colombia. OPAIN (concessionaire) fees. Colombian Peso. High elevation operations.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Terpel and ExxonMobil supply fuel. Colombian pricing. Approximately USD $1.55/liter equivalent.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: APIS required to Migracion Colombia. Immigration and customs at El Dorado terminal. General declaration required. Check-Mig online registration required before travel.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. HIGH ELEVATION: 8,361 ft MSL. Significant density altitude impact on performance. Reduced payload/range. Afternoon thunderstorms and low ceilings common. Mountain terrain on all sides. Two parallel runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L).

Airport Services

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Colombia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum 48 hours for short notice, case-by-case)
Landing Lead Time: 72 hours (official); 48 hours absolute minimum (short notice, case-by-case)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at SKBO?: Eldorado Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does SKBO require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Eldorado Intl (Colombia).

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