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Gerardo Tobar López Airport (SKBU/BUN) — Buenaventura, Colombia

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 09/27
Elevation: 48 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SKBU
Name: Gerardo Tobar López Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 3.81963
Longitude: -76.989799
Elevation: 48 ft
Country: Colombia
Municipality: Buenaventura
IATA Code: BUN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Bogota
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 1202x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 348.800, 126.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: Aerocivil for non-scheduled international
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; Aerocivil regulated
Parking Fee: MTOW-based hourly rate
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: COP
Remarks: Gerardo Tobon Lopez Airport, Bucaramanga (Palonegro). Santander department capital. Challenging mountain airport with terrain on approach.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Adequate fuel supply. Regular domestic service. Note: SKBG is the more commonly used ICAO for Bucaramanga Palonegro. Verify correct assignment.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry. Some international flights. Near Venezuela border. Migracion Colombia present.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No formal curfew. Mountain airport at 3,897 ft AMSL. Canyon/mesa terrain. Special approach training recommended. Afternoon convective weather. Wind shear reported.

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers SKBU. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at SKBU?: The tower frequency at Gerardo Tobar López Airport is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at SKBU?: Gerardo Tobar López Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does SKBU require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for Colombia
Where is SKBU located?: Gerardo Tobar López Airport (SKBU) is located in Buenaventura, Colombia.
What is the IATA code for SKBU?: The IATA code for Gerardo Tobar López Airport is BUN.
How long is the runway at SKBU?: The main runway at Gerardo Tobar López Airport (09/27) measures 1202x23m.
Is SKBU a port of entry?: Yes, Gerardo Tobar López Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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