With the Colombian Presidential Election getting underway on May 27, operations are expected to increase at the capital’s airport. South America’s fourth largest country, Colombia is one of the continent’s most populous nations and an economic and travel hub. Here are the ops details you need to access Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport, the second-busiest airport in South America.

El Dorado International Airport

IATA: BOG
ICAO: SKBO
Coordinates: N04-42.1/W074-08.8
Elevation: 8360 ft.
Magnetic variation: 07W
Fuel: Jet
Time zone: GMT-5

Operational Information

Private flights require overflight permits
Private flights do not require landing permit if staying less than 48 hours
In all other cases, a landing permit is required
Non-scheduled flights require both overflight and landing permits
There are no parking restrictions

NOTAMs

At present, there are no significant NOTAMs, however, this is likely to change closer to the Presidential Elections. Keep an eye on UAS Blog for updates.

Ground Transport

Hertz/Budget/Avis are available at the airport
The airport has an approved taxi network for security
Secured transportation services are available through your agent

Accommodation

Hotels near El Dorado Airport:

Courtyard by Marriott Bogota Airport
Aloft Bogota Airport
Holiday Inn Bogota Airport
Sheraton Bogota
Marriott Bogota Airport

Hotels near the city:

JW Marriott Bogota
Hilton Bogota
Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogota
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bogota Rosales

To visit the official website of El Dorado International Airport, click here

For support with your Flight Ops to Bogotá Colombia, contact UAS Americas