Rafael Nunez (SKCG/CTG) — Cartagena, Colombia
Rafael Nunez (SKCG/CTG) serves Cartagena, Colombia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 4 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SKCG
- Name: Rafael Nunez
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 10.4424
- Longitude: -75.513
- Elevation: 4 ft
- Country: Colombia
- Municipality: Cartagena
- IATA Code: CTG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SKEC
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Distance from City: 3.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 8530 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 47/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: MIRL, PAPI, REIL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (CTG 112.3), NDB (CT 255)
- Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 01. Magnetic variation 005°W. Circling not authorized west of RWY 01-19. Tire pressure limited to 217 PSI.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300, 118.550 MHz
- Ground: 121.600, 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 119.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.300 MHz
- ATIS: 125.000 MHz
Operation Hours
Rafael Nunez operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport and tower H24. Aerosupport/Million Air FBO: 14:00-23:00Z, after hours on request.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +57 6056931351
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +57 6056931351
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://aeropuertocartagena.com.co
- Remarks: Operator: OINAC S.A. (since Mar 2024). Email: [email protected]. Aerosupport/Million Air FBO: +57 6017422365 (office), +57 3182801226 (after hours), freq 131.600. Caribbean Support & Flight Services: +1 8135417550. Pike Aviation: +1 3054472676. Airstream Jets: +1 5618267056. FltPlan Handling: +1 7862066031.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Aerocivil PBX +57 (601) 425 1000 / [email protected] (Mon-Fri 13:00-22:00Z)
- Remarks: Landing permits required for private/Part 91 and charter/Part 135 flights. Aerocivil processes Mon-Fri business hours, 72h lead time (48h minimum). Aircraft larger than Global/GLF5 require permit regardless of stay length; smaller exempt for stays under 48h.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 24h customs. Check-MIG form no longer obligatory per Migración Colombia (Jan 2025) but still recommended.
Fees
- Landing Fee: COP 38000 per 1000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: COP 19000 per 1000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: COP
- Remarks: Parking charged from 3rd hour at 5% of landing fee per hour. Night surcharge 5% on landing fee 23:00-11:00Z. ARFF Cat 7.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available via Aerosupport/Million Air FBO and other handlers. Accepted fuel cards: AEG Fuels, Multi Service, World Fuel Services, UVair, AvCard.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Avgas 100LL available at Aerosupport/Million Air FBO.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Adjacent to historic walled city (Crespo). Categories A, B, C, D accepted.
Alternates
SKBQ
- ICAO: SKBQ
- Name: Ernesto Cortissoz
- Distance (NM): 50.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. Barranquilla. Full FIS. Caribbean coast.
SKSM
- ICAO: SKSM
- Name: Simon Bolivar Intl
- Distance (NM): 85.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Immigration control H24. Tel: +57 3017441161. Km 17 Vía Ciénaga, Santa Marta.
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Colombia Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.
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- What is the tower frequency at SKCG?
- The tower frequency at Rafael Nunez is 118.30, 118.55 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SKCG?
- Rafael Nunez offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does SKCG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Rafael Nunez (Colombia).
- Is customs available at SKCG?
- Yes, customs at Rafael Nunez is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does SKCG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Rafael Nunez.
- Where is SKCG located?
- Rafael Nunez (SKCG) is located in Cartagena, Colombia.
- What is the IATA code for SKCG?
- The IATA code for Rafael Nunez is CTG.
- How long is the runway at SKCG?
- The main runway at Rafael Nunez (01/19) measures 8530 X 148.
- Does SKCG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Rafael Nunez has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
- Is SKCG a port of entry?
- Yes, Rafael Nunez is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.