Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
Barranquilla, Atlántico Department (Colombia)
IATA: BAQ ICAO: SKBQ
Longest Active Runway
9,842 ft
3,000 meters
Field Elevation
98 ft
30 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
10.8896°, -74.7808°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#5 in Colombia
Out of 81 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1230 Worldwide
Top 16.4% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#5262 MSL
Top 72.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,842 ft (3,000 m). It ranks as the #5 longest runway in Colombia and #1230 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,842 ft (3000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/baq.json ↗