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.
Ernesto Cortissoz Airport officially opened its doors in 1981, and it has since become a major hub for both domestic and international travel. The airport is served by a variety of airlines, including Avianca, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines. It is also home to the headquarters of Aerocóndor Colombia, a regional airline that operates flights to several destinations in Colombia and Panama.
General Information about Ernesto Cortissoz Airport
The following table is an overview of BAQ Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / Military |
| Operator | Operadora Aeroportuaria del Caribe S.A.S. (BAQ Cortissoz) |
| Serves | Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Ernesto Cortissoz Airport Code | BAQ |
| Ernesto Cortissoz Airport Terminals | 1 |
| BAQ Airport Runway | 1 |
| BAQ Airport Coordinates | 10°53′22″N 074°46′50″W |
| Ernesto Cortissoz Airport Address | Calle 30, Km 7 Aeropuerto Ernesto Cortissoz, Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Website | http://aeropuertobaq.com |
| Contact Number | +57 53160900 |
| Elevation | 30 m / 98 ft |
Ernesto Cortissoz Airport Code
Ernesto Cortissoz Airport code is BAQ. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | BAQ |
| ICAO CODE | SKBQ |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | BAQ |
Ernesto Cortissoz Airport Map
The BAQ Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Runway
BAQ Airport has one active runway.
| Name | Length (mt) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 05/23 | 3,000 | 9,843 | Asphalt |
Ernesto Cortissoz Airport Terminal
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport has one passenger terminal building to handle all of the airport’s commercial traffic. The terminal is divided into two sections: domestic and international. The domestic section has gates 6-13, while the international section has gates 1-5 and 5A
Nearest Airports to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Some of the International and Domestic airports near BAQ.
- Rafael Núñez International Airport – 127 km
- Las Brujas Airport – 211 km
- Almirante Padilla Airport – 267 km
- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport – 301 km
- La Chinita International Airport – 335 km
Airlines Operating from Ernesto Cortissoz Airport
The following airlines operate from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport:
- Air Century
- American Airlines
- Avianca
- Copa Airlines
- EasyFly
- EZAir
- Helicol
- LATAM Colombia
- Spirit Airlines
- Wingo
