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Staff & service
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Elias Chelala (Chewy)5★ on Google
Airports / Colombia / CLO
Large airport · CLO
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport.
Cali, Colombia · 3,162 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
24,550 ratings
0
Operators based
3,162
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cali, ColombiaELEV 3,162 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
24,550
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,162
Field elevation
feet above sea level
34
Nearest alternate
nm to ULQ
Field standing
#10 / 55
Colombia airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 24550 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Colombia fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport, listed as SKCL / CLO, is a large commercial airport in Cali, Colombia. Field elevation is 3,162 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CLO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ, 34 nm), Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 40 nm), and El Eden Airport (AXM, 66 nm). The field has a single 9,842-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CLO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Palmaseca International and 02-20. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CLO to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Whether you're craving a quick snack or looking for souvenirs, there's something for everyone.”
Elias Chelala (Chewy)5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I appreciated the ample seating areas, which were comfortable and provided a great view of the runway.”
Elias Chelala (Chewy)5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SKCL
IATA
CLO
FAA / Local
CLO
Elevation
3,162 ft
Coordinates
3.5427° N · 76.3819° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Colombia fields
state range 4–9,765 ft
At 3,162 ft, CLO sits higher than 77% of the 60 Colombia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 02/209,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
CLO's 9,842 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 34nmULQHeriberto Gíl Martínez AirportTuluá
- 40nmBUNGerardo Tobar López AirportBuenaventura
- 66nmAXMEl Eden AirportArmenia
- 67nmPPNGuillermo León Valencia AirportPopayán
- 74nmNVABenito Salas AirportNeiva
- 77nmCRCSanta Ana AirportCartago
Location
Open the full mapSKCL · Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport · Cali, Colombia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CLO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,355 nm | 3h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,406 nm | 3h 40m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,900 nm | 4h 49m |
| Austin (AUS) | 2,005 nm | 5h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,038 nm | 5h 8m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,102 nm | 5h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,126 nm | 5h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,243 nm | 5h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CLO?
- Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CLO?
- Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CLO?
- The closest alternate is Heriberto Gíl Martínez Airport (ULQ), about 34 nm away, followed by Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN) at 40 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CLO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 33m (1,355 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 40m (1,406 nm), Houston about 4h 49m (1,900 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.