International hub · Barranquilla, Colombia

Barranquilla/Ernesto Cortissoz International

SKBQBAQ
Elevation
98 ft
Coordinates
10°53′N 74°47′W
Local time
America/Bogota

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Field information

SKBQ runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Barranquilla/Ernesto Cortissoz International (SKBQ/BAQ) has one runway, 05/23, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SKBQ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Bogota

  • Country

    Colombia

    CO

  • Municipality

    Barranquilla

  • Elevation

    98 ft

  • Position

    10.8896, -74.7808

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SKBQ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/239,842 ft (3,000 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SKBQ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Barranquilla/Ernesto Cortissoz International (SKBQ / BAQ) in Barranquilla, Colombia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SKBQ is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SKBQ

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Colombia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Colombia. Applicable permit lead times for Colombia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Colombia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SKBQ

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SKBQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SKBQ

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SKBQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SKBQ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SKBQ: 10° 53′ 23″ N 74° 46′ 51″ W; elevation 98 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Barranquilla

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Barranquilla. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SKBQ.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SKBQ

    Support for freighter operations into SKBQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SKBQ sits in the network

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Operating into SKBQ?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Barranquilla/Ernesto Cortissoz International — one desk for the whole trip.

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