Colombia's Caribbean coast gateway serving Barranquilla.
Opened
1919
Location
Barranquilla, Colombia
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (IATA: BAQ, ICAO: SKBQ) is the primary commercial airport serving Barranquilla, Colombia's fourth-largest city and a major industrial and port hub on the Caribbean coast. Named after aviation pioneer Ernesto Cortissoz, one of Colombia's early aviators who died in a 1919 plane crash, the airport handles both domestic and international traffic.
The airport serves as a key regional hub in northern Colombia, connecting Barranquilla to major Colombian cities such as Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, as well as international destinations in the United States, Panama, and other Latin American countries. It plays an important economic role for the Atlántico Department and the broader Caribbean region of Colombia.
The facility has undergone modernization efforts over the years to expand capacity and improve passenger services, reflecting the growing demand driven by Barranquilla's expanding economy and its status as a significant commercial center.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and private vehicles connecting the airport to downtown Barranquilla, located approximately 7 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving the airport include Avianca, LATAM Colombia, Wingo, and Copa Airlines, among others offering domestic and international routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Ernesto Cortissoz, a Colombian aviation pioneer who died in a 1919 aircraft accident.
- ›One of the oldest airports in the Americas, with aviation history dating to 1919.
- ›Serves as the main airport for the Atlántico Department in northern Colombia.
- ›Located close to the Magdalena River delta and the Caribbean Sea.
- ›Handles significant cargo traffic in addition to passenger operations, reflecting Barranquilla's role as a major trade hub.
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