BAQ
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Barranquilla · ColombiaICAO SKBQ
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is an airport serving Barranquilla, Colombia, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 10° 53' 22.6" N, 74° 46' 50.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. With 6 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Bogota (GMT-5).
Destinations
6
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
98/ 30m
America/Bogota
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BAQ
ICAO Code
SKBQ
City
Barranquilla
Country
Colombia
Elevation
98 ft
Local Time
01:33 PM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:10.8896°
Longitude:-74.7808°
Popular Routes from BAQ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 427 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 175 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,087 mi | 2h 43m | medium-haul | 273 kg | View |
| ADZ | San Andres Island, Colombia | 484 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 198 kg | View |
| CLO | Cali, Colombia | 517 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 212 kg | View |
| MDE | Rio Negro, Colombia | 328 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| PTY | Panama City, Panama | 338 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 138 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BAQ
5 active airlines serving Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
LAN Airlines
LAChile
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SMR | Santa Marta | Colombia | 65 km |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | Cartagena | Colombia | 94 km |
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Valledupar | Colombia | 175 km |
| Las Brujas Airport | CZU | Corozal | Colombia | 181 km |
| Almirante Padilla Airport | RCH | Rio Hacha | Colombia | 214 km |
| Los Garzones Airport | MTR | Monteria | Colombia | 256 km |
| La Chinita International Airport | MAR | Maracaibo | Venezuela | 336 km |
| Yariguíes Airport | EJA | Barrancabermeja | Colombia | 441 km |
Other Airports in Colombia
Araracuara Airport
ACRAraracuara
Santiago Perez Airport
AUCArauca
El Eden Airport
AXMArmenia
José Celestino Mutis Airport
BSCBahia Solano
Yariguíes Airport
EJABarrancabermeja
El Dorado International Airport
BOGBogota
Palonegro Airport
BGABucaramanga
Gerardo Tobar López Airport
BUNBuenaventura
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport
CLOCali
Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport
APOCarepa
Rafael Nuñez International Airport
CTGCartagena
Las Brujas Airport
CZUCorozal
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 10° 53' 22.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 74° 46' 50.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 10.889600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -74.780800
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Bogota
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 01:33 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 98 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 30 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The IATA code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is BAQ, and its ICAO code is SKBQ. The airport is located in Barranquilla, Colombia.
How many destinations can you fly to from BAQ?
There are 6 direct destinations available from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) in Barranquilla, Colombia.
What airlines fly from BAQ?
There are 5 airlines operating from BAQ, including Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines.
What timezone is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is in the America/Bogota timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level.
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