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Ernesto Cortissoz (SKBQ/BAQ) — Barranquilla, Colombia
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 05/23
- Elevation
- 98 ft
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Data Complete
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SKBQ
- Name: Ernesto Cortissoz
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 10.8896
- Longitude: -74.7808
- Elevation: 98 ft
- Country: Colombia
- Municipality: Barranquilla
- IATA Code: BAQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Distance from City: 14.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 9842 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 113.700 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: COP 38,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: COP 19,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: COP
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SKBQ.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SKBQ.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Major international port of entry. Barranquilla. Full FIS. Caribbean coast.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Caribbean coast hub. Sea level. Industrial city.
Alternates
SKSM
- ICAO: SKSM
- Name: Simon Bolivar Intl
- Distance (NM): 35.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Immigration control H24. Tel: +57 3017441161. Km 17 Vía Ciénaga, Santa Marta.
SKCG
- ICAO: SKCG
- Name: Rafael Nunez
- Distance (NM): 50.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS mandatory since Apr 2015 for all operations. Three submissions required: 12h before, 40min before, and at door close. Operators must register with Migración Colombia. Full FIS. Fast Track/VIP available.
Airport Services
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Colombia Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum 48 hours for short notice, case-by-case)
- Landing Lead Time: 72 hours (official); 48 hours absolute minimum (short notice, case-by-case)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.
Active NOTAMs
A3218/26
caution
Only runway closed
OCT 23 0535-0800
RWY 05/23 CLSD
2026-10-23 05:35 UTC
2026-11-20 09:30 UTC
A2989/26
caution
Only runway closed
OCT 06 0635-0930
RWY 05/23 CLSD
2026-10-06 06:35 UTC
2026-11-20 09:30 UTC
A2873/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 05/23 CLSD)
2026-09-29 05:35 UTC
2026-11-20 09:30 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SKBQ?
- The tower frequency at Ernesto Cortissoz is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SKBQ?
- Ernesto Cortissoz offers Jet A-1.
- Does SKBQ require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for Colombia
- Where is SKBQ located?
- Ernesto Cortissoz (SKBQ) is located in Barranquilla, Colombia.
- What is the IATA code for SKBQ?
- The IATA code for Ernesto Cortissoz is BAQ.
- Does SKBQ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ernesto Cortissoz has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
- Is SKBQ a port of entry?
- Yes, Ernesto Cortissoz is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.