Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is a large airport serving Barranquilla, Colombia. Its IATA code is BAQ and its ICAO code is SKBQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the America/Bogota time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BAQ
- ICAO code
- SKBQ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 98 ft (30 m)
- Coordinates
- 10.8896, -74.7808
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,842 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SMR Simón Bolívar International Airport | Santa Marta, Colombia | 65 km · 40 mi |
| CTG Rafael Nuñez International Airport | Cartagena, Colombia | 94 km · 58 mi |
| VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | Valledupar, Colombia | 175 km · 109 mi |
| TLU Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport | Santiago de Tolú, Colombia | 177 km · 110 mi |
| CZU Las Brujas Airport | Corozal, Colombia | 182 km · 113 mi |
| RCH Almirante Padilla Airport | Riohacha, Colombia | 214 km · 133 mi |
| MTR Los Garzones Airport | Montería, Colombia | 257 km · 160 mi |
| MAR La Chinita International Airport | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 335 km · 208 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BAQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,714 | 1,686 | 1,465 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,771 | 1,722 | 1,496 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,309 | 2,056 | 1,787 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,904 | 3,047 | 2,648 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,110 | 3,175 | 2,759 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,979 | 4,958 | 4,308 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,174 | 5,079 | 4,414 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,608 | 5,349 | 4,648 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,312 | 6,408 | 5,568 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,829 | 7,350 | 6,387 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,286 | 8,255 | 7,174 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,703 | 8,515 | 7,399 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,228 | 8,841 | 7,682 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,689 | 9,127 | 7,931 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,701 | 9,135 | 7,938 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,647 | 11,587 | 10,069 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | BARRANQUILLA APP | 119.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 113.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | BARRANQUILLA RDO | 348.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The IATA code of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is BAQ and its ICAO code is SKBQ.
Where is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport located?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is in Barranquilla, Atlántico Department, Colombia, at 10.8896, -74.7808.
What time zone is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Bogota. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), about 65 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.