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Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is an international airport serving Barranquilla (Atlántico Department), Colombia. Its IATA code is BAQ and its ICAO code is SKBQ. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATABAQ
- ICAOSKBQ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BAQ
- ICAO code
- SKBQ
- City
- Barranquilla
- Region / province
- Atlántico Department
- Country / territory
- Colombia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 10.8896° N, 74.7808° W
- Elevation
- 30 m (98 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Bogota (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,842 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 m9,842 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
17,002 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,444 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
17,596 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 113.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 348.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Barranquilla through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Colombia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | 65 km |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 94 km |
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | 413 km |
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | MDE | 530 km |
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | 684 km |
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 692 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The IATA code of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is BAQ and its ICAO code is SKBQ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport located?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is in Barranquilla, Atlántico Department, Colombia, at coordinates 10.8896° N, 74.7808° W and an elevation of 30 m (98 ft).
How far is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 17,596 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,444 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 17,002 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 22 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The longest runway at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is 3,000 m (9,842 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.