Rafael Nuñez International Airport is a large airport serving Cartagena, Colombia. Its IATA code is CTG and its ICAO code is SKCG. The airport lies at an elevation of 4 ft (1 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long. Local time follows the America/Bogota time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CTG
- ICAO code
- SKCG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 4 ft (1 m)
- Coordinates
- 10.4424, -75.5130
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,530 ft · 2,600 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Rafael Nuñez International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BAQ Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | Barranquilla, Colombia | 94 km · 58 mi |
| TLU Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport | Santiago de Tolú, Colombia | 104 km · 65 mi |
| CZU Las Brujas Airport | Corozal, Colombia | 126 km · 78 mi |
| SMR Simón Bolívar International Airport | Santa Marta, Colombia | 159 km · 99 mi |
| MTR Los Garzones Airport | Montería, Colombia | 183 km · 114 mi |
| VUP Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | Valledupar, Colombia | 248 km · 154 mi |
| RCH Almirante Padilla Airport | Riohacha, Colombia | 307 km · 191 mi |
| APO Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport | Carepa, Colombia | 321 km · 199 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CTG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 2,717 | 1,688 | 1,467 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,735 | 1,699 | 1,477 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,362 | 2,089 | 1,815 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,916 | 3,055 | 2,654 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,077 | 3,155 | 2,742 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,068 | 5,013 | 4,356 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,265 | 5,135 | 4,462 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,698 | 5,404 | 4,696 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,405 | 6,465 | 5,618 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,881 | 7,383 | 6,415 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,379 | 8,314 | 7,224 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,700 | 8,513 | 7,397 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,261 | 8,861 | 7,700 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,607 | 9,076 | 7,887 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,774 | 9,180 | 7,977 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,703 | 11,621 | 10,099 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | BARRANQUILLA APP | 119.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Rafael Nuñez International Airport?
The IATA code of Rafael Nuñez International Airport is CTG and its ICAO code is SKCG.
Where is Rafael Nuñez International Airport located?
Rafael Nuñez International Airport is in Cartagena, Bolívar Department, Colombia, at 10.4424, -75.5130.
What time zone is Rafael Nuñez International Airport in?
Rafael Nuñez 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 Rafael Nuñez International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), about 94 km (58 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.