Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport sits in the municipality of Soledad, in Atlántico department, about 12 km from central Barranquilla. It is the main gateway to Colombia's Caribbean coast. The airport is named after Ernesto Cortissoz, a Barranquilla aviation pioneer. It opened in 1981 and replaced the earlier Soledad airfield, which dated from 1936.
Services at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 2optionsCar RentalsAlamo, EnterpriseView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsAyenda Baly ExpressView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers3.0M3,000,000 in 2025
- Services3listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeBogota time
- IATABAQICAO SKBQ
- Opened1981
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- PAMixedPassenger TerminalAvianca, LATAM Colombia, Copa Airlines, JetSMART Colombia, Wingo, SATENA, American Airlines, JetBlue
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BarranquillaNorth of the airport12 km
- SoledadNortheast of the airport6 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BAQ, ICAO: SKBQ. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport located?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is located in Barranquilla, Atlántico Department, Colombia. The airport coordinates are 10.8896°, -74.7808°.
What services are available at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport?
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport offers: 2 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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