Airport code
BAQ — Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
BAQ is the IATA code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, an airport serving Barranquilla, Colombia. Its ICAO code is SKBQ, and it operates in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 10.8896, -74.7808 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m).
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About Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is an international airport serving the area of Barranquilla, the capital city of the Atlántico department in Colombia. The airport is located in the suburban municipality of Soledad. It owes its name to one of the pioneers of Colombian aviation, Ernesto Cortissoz.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BAQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SKBQ |
| Airport name | Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport |
| City | Barranquilla |
| Country | Colombia |
| Time zone | America/Bogota (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 10.8896 |
| Longitude | -74.7808 |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,842 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The IATA code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is BAQ.
What is the ICAO code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
The ICAO code for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is SKBQ.
Where is BAQ airport located?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is located in Barranquilla, Colombia.
What time zone is BAQ in?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport operates in the America/Bogota time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to BAQ?
The nearest airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, about 65 km away.
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