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SKBQ
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport · Barranquilla
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
98 ft / 30 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 9,842 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (SKBQ), located in Barranquilla, Colombia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 98 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SKBQ / BAQ
Municipality
Barranquilla
Country
Region
CO-ATL — Atlántico Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
98 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,842 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 40° / 220°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 40° / 220°
RWY 05 (40°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-BAQ | CRS: 45°
RWY 23 (220°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP BARRANQUILLA APP
119.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
113.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO BARRANQUILLA RDO
348.80 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026