Gerardo Tobar López Airport — Buenaventura, Colombia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGerardo Tobar López Airport in Buenaventura uses the IATA code BUN, with SKBU as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BUN
Gerardo Tobar López Airport
Gerardo Tobar López Airport serves Buenaventura, Colombia's principal port city on the Pacific coast. Coded BUN, the airport sits barely 48 feet above the water, and one runway handles the field's entire schedule of flights. These mainly connect Buenaventura to Cali and Bogotá, supporting a city whose economy centers heavily on maritime shipping and port logistics rather than tourism. Given the importance of Buenaventura's port to Colombia's Pacific trade, BUN sees steady traffic tied to business and logistics travel alongside a smaller volume of local passenger demand.
Runways at Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3945 ft (1202 m) | 76 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | BUENAVENTURA RDO | 348.8 MHz |
| APP | CALI APP | 119.1 MHz |
| FSS | BUENAVENTURA RDO | 126.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN)
- Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) — 74.2 km (46.1 mi)
- Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ) — 88.9 km (55.2 mi)
- El Eden Airport (AXM) — 152.9 km (95.0 mi)
- Santa Ana Airport (CRC) — 155.0 km (96.3 mi)
- Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) — 157.6 km (97.9 mi)
- Guapi Airport (GPI) — 171.7 km (106.7 mi)
- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) — 177.2 km (110.1 mi)
- Benito Salas Airport (NVA) — 211.6 km (131.5 mi)
Shipping and logistics professionals search BUN when arranging trips to Colombia's busiest Pacific port, since booking through Gerardo Tobar López Airport is usually the quickest way to reach Buenaventura from Bogotá. Others double-check the code simply because Buenaventura shares its name with towns elsewhere in Latin America.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Gerardo Tobar López Airport?
The IATA code for Gerardo Tobar López Airport is BUN.
What is the ICAO code for Gerardo Tobar López Airport?
The ICAO code for Gerardo Tobar López Airport is SKBU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.