
Regional airport · Mariquita, Colombia
Mariquita/Jose Celestino Mutis
- Elevation
- 1,531 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°13′N 74°53′W
- Local time
- America/Bogota
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Field information
SKQU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Mariquita/Jose Celestino Mutis (SKQU/MQU) has one runway, 01/19, 5,905 ft (1,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Operating hours: 1100-2300Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SKQU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Bogota
Country
Colombia
CO
Municipality
Mariquita
Elevation
1,531 ft
Position
5.2126, -74.8836
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Operating hours
1100-2300Z
Runways · SKQU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,905 ft (1,800 m) | 164 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SKQU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mariquita/Jose Celestino Mutis (SKQU / MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SKQU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SKQU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at SKQU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SKQU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SKQU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SKQU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SKQU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SKQU: 5° 12′ 45″ N 74° 53′ 1″ W; elevation 1531 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Mariquita
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mariquita. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SKQU.
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Cargo Operations at SKQU
Support for freighter operations into SKQU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SKQU sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- SKPQPalanquero (Capt German Olano Moreno)Puerto Salgar, Colombia21 NM040°→
- SKIBIbague/PeralesIbague, Colombia50 NM197°→
- SKBOBogota/El Dorado InternationalBogota, Colombia54 NM125°→
- SKGYChia/Guaymaral (Flaminio Suarez Camacho)Chia, Colombia55 NM116°→
- SKGIGirardot/Santiago VilaGirardot, Colombia56 NM175°→
- SKPEPereira/Matecana InternationalPereira, Colombia57 NM245°→
Operating into SKQU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Mariquita/Jose Celestino Mutis — one desk for the whole trip.