Mariquita Airport (MQU): Codes, Runways & Location
Mariquita Airport (IATA: MQU · ICAO: SKQU) is a medium-sized airport serving Mariquita, Colombia. It lies at 5.2126° N, 74.8836° W, 1531 ft (467 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mariquita Airport
Mariquita Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mariquita in Colombia. It is identified by the IATA code MQU and the ICAO code SKQU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Mariquita Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5905 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, unk. The field elevation is 1531 ft (467 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being German Olano Air Base (PAL) about 39 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 ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Mariquita Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Mariquita Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mariquita Airport
Where is Mariquita Airport located?
Mariquita Airport is located in Mariquita, Colombia. Its coordinates are 5.2126° N, 74.8836° W.
What is the airport code for Mariquita Airport?
Mariquita Airport has an IATA code of MQU and an ICAO code of SKQU.
How long is the runway at Mariquita Airport?
Mariquita Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5905 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Mariquita Airport have?
Mariquita Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, unk surfacing.
Is Mariquita Airport a major airport?
Mariquita Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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