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SKBG
Palonegro Airport · Bucaramanga
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
3,897 ft / 1,188 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 7,381 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Palonegro Airport (SKBG), located in Bucaramanga, Colombia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,897 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Palonegro Airport
ICAO / IATA
SKBG / BGA
Municipality
Bucaramanga
Country
Region
CO-SAN — Santander Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,897 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,381 ft / 2,250 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 159° / 339°
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 159° / 339°
RWY 17 (159°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-BGA | CRS: 173°
RWY 35 (339°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G BUCARAMANGA RDO
348.80 MHz
APP BUCARAMANGA APP
119.00 MHz
RDO FIS
126.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026