E Cortissoz Airport
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is the main air gateway for Barranquilla, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and is classified as a large airport. Identified by IATA code BAQ and ICAO code SKBQ, it handles both domestic and international traffic for a city known for business, industry, and its famous Carnival season. The airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 m), so operations are essentially at sea-level conditions, and its location makes it a practical arrival point for travelers heading into Barranquilla or onward to other destinations in the surrounding coastal region.
About E Cortissoz Airport
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is the main air gateway for Barranquilla, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and is classified as a large airport. Identified by IATA code BAQ and ICAO code SKBQ, it handles both domestic and international traffic for a city known for business, industry, and its famous Carnival season. The airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 m), so operations are essentially at sea-level conditions, and its location makes it a practical arrival point for travelers heading into Barranquilla or onward to other destinations in the surrounding coastal region.
Overview
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is the main air gateway for Barranquilla, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and is classified as a large airport. Identified by IATA code BAQ and ICAO code SKBQ, it handles both domestic and international traffic for a city known for business, industry, and its famous Carnival season. The airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 m), so operations are essentially at sea-level conditions, and its location makes it a practical arrival point for travelers heading into Barranquilla or onward to other destinations in the surrounding coastal region.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
- City served: Barranquilla, Colombia
- Codes: BAQ (IATA), SKBQ (ICAO)
- Airport type: Large airport
- Runway: 05/23, 9,842 ft, concrete, lighted
- Time zone: America/Bogota
What travelers should know
For visitors, the most useful thing to know is that BAQ is built to handle sizeable commercial traffic while still serving a city where ground access is usually the next key step of the journey. Its single listed runway, 05/23, is 9,842 feet long, concrete-surfaced, and lighted, which supports regular operations in day and night conditions. Because Barranquilla follows the America/Bogota time zone, travelers do not need to account for seasonal clock changes when planning arrivals, departures, or hotel check-ins. If you are organizing a trip around local events or coastal travel, BAQ is the airport reference you will most often see in bookings and itineraries for the Barranquilla area.
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FAQ
E Cortissoz Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- E Cortissoz Airport is located in Barranquilla, Colombia (South America), at coordinates 10.890°, -74.780°.
- Its IATA code is BAQ and its ICAO code is SKBQ.
- E Cortissoz Airport serves Barranquilla, Colombia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- E Cortissoz Airport operates on America/Bogota local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- E Cortissoz Airport sits at latitude 10.890° and longitude -74.780°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BAQ. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BAQ is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BAQ on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Colombia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.