Variguies Airport

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.