Gateway to Colombia's petroleum heartland on the Magdalena River.
Location
Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Yariguíes Airport (IATA: EJA, ICAO: SKEJ) serves Barrancabermeja, the principal oil-refining city of Colombia, located in the Magdalena Medio region of Santander department. The airport is named after the Yariguíes, an indigenous people who historically inhabited the region.
The facility handles domestic passenger traffic connecting Barrancabermeja to major Colombian cities, and also serves cargo and charter operations tied to the local petroleum industry. Ecopetrol, Colombia's state oil company, has significant operations in the city and contributes to aviation demand.
The airport is operated under the Colombian civil aviation authority and sees moderate traffic volumes relative to its strategic economic importance to the country's energy sector.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building serving domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and the city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Avianca and other Colombian domestic carriers have operated services connecting Barrancabermeja to Bogotá and other cities.
Notable facts
- ›Named after the Yariguíes indigenous people of the Magdalena Medio region.
- ›Barrancabermeja is home to Colombia's largest oil refinery, operated by Ecopetrol.
- ›The airport supports both commercial passenger services and industry-related charter flights.
- ›Located in Santander department along the Magdalena River valley.
- ›Serves as an important domestic air link for a city with limited major highway connectivity.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
