Variguies Airport
Yariguíes Airport is the main air gateway for Barrancabermeja, a river city in central Colombia, and is identified by the codes EJA and SKEJ. It is classified as a medium airport, making it a practical regional entry point rather than a large, complex hub. For travelers, that usually means a simpler arrival and departure experience, with shorter distances between the curb, check-in, and boarding areas than at Colombia’s biggest airports.
About Variguies Airport
Yariguíes Airport is the main air gateway for Barrancabermeja, a river city in central Colombia, and is identified by the codes EJA and SKEJ. It is classified as a medium airport, making it a practical regional entry point rather than a large, complex hub. For travelers, that usually means a simpler arrival and departure experience, with shorter distances between the curb, check-in, and boarding areas than at Colombia’s biggest airports.
Overview
Yariguíes Airport is the main air gateway for Barrancabermeja, a river city in central Colombia, and is identified by the codes EJA and SKEJ. It is classified as a medium airport, making it a practical regional entry point rather than a large, complex hub. For travelers, that usually means a simpler arrival and departure experience, with shorter distances between the curb, check-in, and boarding areas than at Colombia’s biggest airports.
Quick facts
- Serves Barrancabermeja, Colombia
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 412 ft (126 m) above sea level
- Runway: 04/22, 5905 ft long, asphalt surface
- Runway lighting is available
- Time zone: America/Bogota
What this means for travelers
The airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, 04/22, measures 5905 feet, which is suitable for the kind of domestic and regional flying most visitors would expect here. Because Barrancabermeja sits in the Magdalena River valley and the airport operates on Colombia time year-round, it is wise to double-check your local departure time and ground transport plans in advance, especially if you are connecting onward into the city or surrounding region. The airport’s relatively modest scale can make navigation easier, but it also means travelers should arrive organized, keep essentials close at hand, and confirm flight details before heading out.
Routes
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FAQ
Variguies Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Variguies Airport is located in Barrancabermeja, Colombia (South America), at coordinates 7.020°, -73.800°.
- Its IATA code is EJA and its ICAO code is SKEJ.
- Variguies Airport serves Barrancabermeja, Colombia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Variguies Airport operates on America/Bogota local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Variguies Airport sits at latitude 7.020° and longitude -73.800°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EJA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EJA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EJA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Santander, 687038, Colombia, the phone number is +57 317 5180631, the official website is http://beja.aerooriente.com.co/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Colombia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.