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Rafael Núñez International Airport

Rafael Núñez International Airport (ICAO SKCG) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Colombia, operated by the OINAC S.A.. It has 1 runway (2,600 m).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇨🇴 Colombia
Location🇨🇴 Colombia
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1946
Operating OrganizationOINAC S.A.
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates10.4424°N, -75.5130°E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
IATA codeCTG
ICAO codeSKCG
Runways
01/19 · 2,600 m (8,530 ft) · Asphalt
Websiteaeropuertocartagena.com.co

Description

Rafael Núñez International Airport is located in the Crespo neighborhood of northern Cartagena, Colombia, positioned between the Caribbean coast and the Ciénaga de la Virgen marsh. The facility is named after Rafael Núñez, a former president of Colombia.

The airport serves the Caribbean port city of Cartagena and is the largest facility in Colombia's northern Caribbean region by passenger volume. Since March 1, 2024, OINAC S.A. has administered the facility under a 10-year contract. Civil operators at the airport include Avianca, LATAM Colombia, LATAM Perú, American Airlines, Copa Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and Wingo. International services connect the facility to destinations across North, Central, and South America. European connections to Amsterdam and Zurich are maintained by KLM and Edelweiss Air via Bogotá.

Infrastructure at the facility includes three bays accessible from the runway for taxiing and take-off positioning. The airport has the capacity to house 11 aircraft and supports charter operations. The airfield is capable of accommodating modern transatlantic aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  3. APR 102026 Created Page created: Rafael Núñez International Airport