Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (IATA: BAQ · ICAO: SKBQ) is a large airport serving Barranquilla, Colombia. It lies at 10.8896° N, 74.7808° W, 98 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Barranquilla in Colombia. It is identified by the IATA code BAQ and the ICAO code SKBQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 98 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) about 65 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Where is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport located?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is located in Barranquilla, Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.8896° N, 74.7808° W.
What is the airport code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport has an IATA code of BAQ and an ICAO code of SKBQ.
How long is the runway at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport have?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport a major airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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