Regional gateway serving the Magdalena River port city of Magangué.
Location
Magangué, Colombia
Baracoa Airport (IATA: MGN, ICAO: SKMG) is a small regional airport located near Magangué, a river port city in the Bolívar department of northern Colombia. It serves as an important air link for a city whose primary traditional access has historically been via the Magdalena River.
The airport handles limited scheduled domestic traffic, connecting Magangué to larger Colombian cities. Its operations are typical of secondary Colombian regional airports, with a modest infrastructure designed to accommodate small to medium turboprop aircraft.
Given Magangué's geographic isolation relative to major road networks, the airport plays a meaningful role in providing faster connectivity for passengers and light cargo moving in and out of the region.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited for regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Magangué is primarily via taxi and informal vehicle services.
Airlines here
Colombian regional carriers including EasyFly have operated routes serving Magangué, connecting it primarily to Bogotá and Medellín.
Notable facts
- ›Magangué is a significant river port on the Magdalena River, making the airport a key alternative to water transport.
- ›The airport is officially named Baracoa Airport after the locality where it is situated.
- ›It is classified as a secondary regional airport under Colombia's aeronautical authority, Aerocivil.
- ›The runway is capable of handling small turboprop regional aircraft typical of Colombian domestic routes.
- ›Limited road infrastructure in the surrounding region increases the strategic importance of air access.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
