Large airport · Barranquilla, Colombia
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
It is the most important airport in terms of infrastructure in the northern part of the country and the first in terms of cargo movements. Its IATA code is BAQ. Its ICAO code is SKBQ. It has 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (CON). Elevation 98 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Barranquilla, Colombia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BAQ |
| ICAO code | SKBQ |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 98 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 10.8896° N, 74.7808° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is known for
It is the most important airport in terms of infrastructure in the northern part of the country and the first in terms of cargo movements.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas · Colombia · 60.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Tayrona National Natural Park · Colombia · 60.6 miles away
- Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta · Colombia · 72.0 miles away
- Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park · Colombia · 93.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
It is the most important airport in terms of infrastructure in the northern part of the country and the first in terms of cargo movements.
What is the airport code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport — its IATA code is BAQ and its ICAO code is SKBQ.
Where is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport located?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport serves Barranquilla, Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.8896° N, 74.7808° W.
How high is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport sits at 98 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6105
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Cortissoz_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.