Few Colombian airfields carry as much history with as little traffic: Tunja opened in 1955 yet spent some four decades without scheduled operations, and a 2022 test flight underlined how rare arrivals remain. Perched at 8,940 feet in the Boyacá capital, the runway today serves air taxis and private and business aviation rather than airlines. With Bogotá roughly two hours away by road, freight bypasses Tunja entirely and consolidates at Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), the country's main cargo base. For logistics planners the field is a general-aviation reference point, not a shipping option.

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Where is Tunja Airport located?▼

Tunja Airport is located in Tunja, CO.

What is the elevation of Tunja Airport?▼

Tunja Airport is at an elevation of 2725 meters (8940 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

5.54138, -73.34450

2725 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Tunja

Bogota → Shanghai Bogota → Shenzhen Bogota → Guangzhou Bogota → Hong Kong Bogota → Tokyo Bogota → Busan

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Last updated: 9 June 2026

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