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SOX Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport
Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport (IATA: SOX, ICAO:SKSO) is located in the city of Sogamoso, Colombia.

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IATA Code

SOX

ICAO Code

SKSO

Name

Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport

Type

Country / Region

Colombia (CO)

City

Sogamoso

Latitude

5.6773200

Longitude

-72.9703000

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

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Airport Overview

Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport（SOX） · Sogamoso, Colombia

Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport is a local airport serving Sogamoso in Colombia’s Boyacá region. Its position near the city makes it relevant for local aviation access and time-sensitive regional movements, but the supplied airport record contains no registered air-cargo or express-service entries. Our platform therefore treats it as a potential origin or destination point requiring carrier, handling, customs, and aircraft-acceptance confirmation before a commercial shipment is booked. International cargo will normally require coordination with a suitable Colombian gateway and onward surface transportation.

Official airport name	Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport
Location	Sogamoso, Colombia
Country / city	Colombia / Sogamoso
IATA / ICAO	SOX / SKSO
Coordinates	5.6773200, -72.9703000
Time zone	UTC-05:00

Key Highlights

Regional rather than cargo-hub profileOur service team classifies the airport as a local or regional facility for planning purposes, not as a confirmed international cargo gateway.

Carrier confirmation is essentialAircraft suitability, operating windows, ramp handling, cargo acceptance, and shipment type must be checked before issuing final routing instructions.

Gateway connectivity may be requiredInternational consignments may need transfer through an established Colombian gateway, followed by controlled road feeder service.

Limited visibility in the supplied recordThe airport master data records air_num as 0 and exp_num as 0; these fields should not be interpreted as a live schedule or a guarantee that no aviation activity exists.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo terminal: Our team must obtain current confirmation of cargo acceptance, handling location, cargo build-up capability, and delivery procedures from the operating party before tender.
Cold-chain handling: Do not assume refrigerated storage, temperature monitoring, dry-ice replenishment, or validated pharmaceutical handling. Temperature-sensitive cargo should be routed through a confirmed facility unless the airport operator provides written acceptance.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, aerosols, and other regulated articles requires advance approval and a carrier-specific checklist. Facility capability cannot be inferred from the airport code.
Customs and bonded handling: Import, export, bonded storage, and customs inspection arrangements should be confirmed with the appointed Colombian customs broker and the actual gateway. The airport record does not establish the presence of a bonded warehouse or on-airport customs office.
Ground delivery and collection: Vehicle access, collection appointments, cargo release documents, security screening, and maximum shipment dimensions should be checked before dispatching a truck to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Local origin or destination movement: Where an operating flight is available, the airport may support a regional air leg, subject to aircraft type, operating schedule, weather, and cargo acceptance.
International routing: Our service team will normally compare a direct local-airport plan with a gateway plan using a confirmed Colombian cargo airport and an onward truck feeder. The selected gateway and carrier depend on destination, commodity, capacity, and customs requirements.
Airline selection: No carrier, route, frequency, or scheduled cargo service is asserted here. Airline and handler availability must be verified for the requested shipping date.
Transit-time controls: Actual timing can be affected by transfer availability, cut-off rules, weather, payload restrictions, road conditions in the Boyacá region, customs inspection, and the release of handling documents. Our quotations should therefore show transit as subject to operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Sogamoso and nearby municipalities in Boyacá are the natural collection and delivery area. The practical catchment depends on road access, vehicle restrictions, and the selected gateway.
Industrial and commercial shipments: Time-critical industrial spares, engineering parts, samples, documents, and high-value components may be suitable for an airport-linked plan after acceptance is confirmed.
Agricultural and food-related cargo: Regional agricultural products may require special packaging, sanitary documentation, phytosanitary review, and confirmed temperature or handling controls. Fresh or live cargo should not be tendered without written pre-approval.
High-value and sensitive goods: Electronics, precision equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other valuable cargo require security arrangements, tamper-evident packaging, insurance review, and a documented chain of custody.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Local cut-off times, warehouse opening hours, security screening, and acceptance windows are not assumed. Our service team will obtain the operative schedule and require cargo readiness before arranging delivery.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, customs information, permits, and commodity-specific certificates must be consistent. Colombia export or import formalities should be coordinated with the appointed customs broker.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods require the applicable shipper’s declaration or exemption evidence, compliant packaging, labels, and carrier approval. Lithium batteries, dry ice, temperature-controlled goods, live animals, and perishables must be disclosed at quotation stage.
Inspection and release: Customs or security inspection may extend the handling cycle. Cargo should remain accessible for examination, and the consignee or broker should be ready to provide clarification and release documents before collection.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date, temperature range, and any dangerous-goods details before requesting a final routing.
Ask for a written operating confirmation covering the airline or aircraft operator, cargo acceptance point, cut-off, handling agent, customs process, and delivery appointment before moving cargo to the airport.
For international shipments, compare direct local-airport handling with a confirmed gateway plus road feeder. The latter may provide a more predictable customs and cargo-handling process, even when the road leg is longer.
Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection, clear piece marks, and a complete document pouch. Keep high-value, temperature-sensitive, and regulated shipments under continuous status control until proof of handover is received.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport handle international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our service team will verify the current operating carrier, customs arrangement, handling capability, and aircraft suitability. If these cannot be confirmed, we will evaluate a Colombian gateway with an onward road feeder.

Can I deliver cargo to the airport before receiving a booking?

No. Because cargo acceptance points and operating windows can vary, cargo should only be delivered after our team confirms the handler, booking reference, cut-off, security requirements, and collection procedure.

Is refrigerated or pharmaceutical cargo accepted?

Acceptance is shipment-specific and facility-dependent. Confirmed cold storage, temperature monitoring, packaging requirements, dry-ice rules, and contingency handling are required before booking. A gateway solution may be more appropriate for validated healthcare logistics.

What is the best option for dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity, battery test information where applicable, and safety documentation at quotation stage. Our team will seek carrier and handler approval before accepting the shipment.

How should urgent shipments be planned?

Share the required delivery date and the cargo’s exact dimensions and weight immediately. We will compare available local-airport options with gateway air freight and road feeder alternatives, while keeping all transit estimates subject to operational confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, city, country, time zone, and the supplied air_num and exp_num fields are reproduced from the airport master data provided for this page. Operational statements are planning guidance and are intentionally limited where a current airport or carrier confirmation is required.

Colombian civil aviation regulatory and airport information reference: aerocivil.gov.co
International airline and airport coding reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

Schedules, handlers, customs availability, warehouse capability, acceptance limits, cut-off times, and transit estimates are time-sensitive. Our service team will verify these items against the actual carrier, handler, broker, and operating conditions before shipment execution.