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Colombia's gateway to the Pacific and southwestern region.
Opened
1947
Location
Cali, Colombia
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport serves Cali, the third-largest city in Colombia and the capital of the Valle del Cauca department. Located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the city center in the Palmaseca area, the airport handles millions of passengers annually and serves as a key hub for domestic and international travel in southwestern Colombia.
The airport is named after Alfonso Bonilla Aragón, a former governor of Valle del Cauca. It has undergone various modernization efforts over the decades to expand capacity and improve passenger services. The facility handles both domestic routes connecting major Colombian cities and international flights to destinations in North America, Central America, and other South American countries.
Cali's airport plays an important economic role for the region, supporting industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is renowned as a global center for salsa music and dance, attracting international visitors year-round.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single main terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Cali via the Autopista Palmira highway, with taxis, private transfers, and bus services available for the roughly 20-kilometer journey to the city center.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at CLO include Avianca, LATAM Colombia, and Wingo, along with international airlines such as American Airlines and Copa Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Alfonso Bonilla Aragón, a former governor of Valle del Cauca department.
- ›Located in the Palmaseca municipality, approximately 20 km northeast of Cali.
- ›Serves as the primary airport for Colombia's Pacific coast region.
- ›Cali hosts the World Salsa Festival, bringing significant international passenger traffic.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 961 meters (3,153 feet) above sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
