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Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Ernesto Cortissoz), is an 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. The Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe S.A.S, is the new consortium that began operating the Barranquilla air terminal from May 16, 2015, , with the aim of modernizing its infrastructure and strengthening its service offer.

With an investment of just over 160,000,000 USD, the Barranquilla International Airport has been completely remodeled and ready for the first flights scheduled for August 2020. The remodeling includes the repaving of the runway, modernization of the passenger terminal, incorporation of technology, an intelligent and functional air conditioning system. It also plans to install information technology at the service of the airlines and a cargo terminal will be built.

At the airport there are currently three platforms for parking aircraft, one for commercial passenger aircraft, one for cargo aircraft and one for the military base. The platform for commercial passenger aircraft is in front of the Passenger Terminal Building and has 16 parking spaces. The loading platform is located north of the Passenger Terminal Building, in the vicinity of header 23. The airport now has 27 thousand square meters, 10 thousand more than the previous building; a new passenger check-in area with 49 new 'counters' and 15 self-check-in kiosks; nine boarding bridges distributed in the 13 waiting rooms, plus five luggage bands. It also has 397 cameras in five security levels. It can accept wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 747, the Boeing 767 and the Airbus A340. The airport has two terminals: domestic and international. It is the most important airport in terms of infrastructure in the northern part of the country and the first in terms of cargo movements.

The supply and consumption of energy is supplied by a gas combustion engine with 2.5 megawatts of power that, in synchronization with the central system (Electricaribe), manages to supply the airport's energy demand.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Colombia

Province or District

Barranquilla / Atlántico

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Barranquilla (7 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Aeropuerto Internacional Ernesto Cortissoz

Latitude

10.88944

Longitude

-74.78056

Elevation (ft and m)

101 ft. / 31 m

IATA Code

BAQ

ICAO Code

SKBQ

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe SAS

Management Contact Person

Mariela Cecilia Vergara Vergara

Open From (hours)

24 H

Open To (hours)

24 H

Airport Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The main Colombian entities and authorities operating at the airport are:

  • Civil Aviation. Civil Aeronautics works to guarantee the orderly development of civil aviation, the airline industry and the safe use of Colombian airspace, facilitating intermodal transportation and contributing to the improvement of the country's competitiveness.
  • DIAN. The purpose of the Special Administrative Unit for the National Tax and Customs Directorate, DIAN, is to help guarantee the fiscal security of the Colombian State and the protection of the national economic public order.
  • Anti-narcotics Directorate. It contributes to the goals of the National Government in its policy to combat drug trafficking and other offenses, neutralizing activities related and related to this crime, which affect the national and international community.
  • Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA). The procedures with the Institution will be done in the Administrative Center of Cargo (CAC), pets in crates in office 23 and the Phyto and zoosanitary inspections in the cargo holds.
  • Migration Colombia. Civil security entity; Autonomous and attached to the Ministry of Foreign Relations, whose objective is to exercise the functions of surveillance and control authority of migration and immigration of the Colombian State.

Some of the private companies that provide services at the Airport are:

  • AEROPUERTOS DEL CARIBE S. A. S. "ACSAS", company that currently operates the airport, its main activity is the administration and economic exploitation of the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. The International Cargo Agency. Provides permanent advisory services in customs, administration of special regimes (UAP, warehouses, vallejo plan and free zones). In addition, it provides logistics services such as international maritime transport, maritime consolidations, international air transport, Management of export and import operations of perishable goods, International land transport, Triangulation of goods and management of distribution and global logistics, Insurance of goods, Freight transport under special conditions: refrigerated, dangerous and oversized.
  • Avianca Cargo, formerly Tampa Cargo, is a Colombian cargo airline with operations in the American continent, which it operates mainly from Bogotá and Miami. Currently Avianca Cargo operates as a subsidiary of Avianca previously called Tampa Cargo and has a codeshare agreement on all routes where it operates for the use of the holds of its passenger aircraft.
  • LATAM Cargo has a large presence in Latin America. This allows the company to offer a great connection to, from and within the region. The portfolio includes highly specialized treatments, such as PHARMA, for the transport of pharmaceutical products; ALIVE, for the transport of live animals; o PROTECT, for vulnerable shipments.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:  4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2019


Per Year

Per Month

Total Aircraft Movements

50,047

901 (July 2020)

Total Passengers

2’870,101

1,244 (July 2020)

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT)

n/a

n/a

Current Activity of the Airport (MT)

18,310

1,306 (July 2020)

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

No

-

The cargo terminal is located northeast of the passenger terminal and has an area of ​​9,000 m². The loading dock can accommodate up to two aircraft simultaneously. The current use of the cargo terminal does not exceed 30%. The cargo handling equipment is limited, it has two conveyor belts.

Runways

The runway has a length of 3,001 m and a width of 45 m. The approaches to both end of the runway are classified for instrument flight operations in precision category I. The airport has a taxiway parallel to the runway to reach both ends. The three turnouts near the center of the runway connect to the taxiway and ramp, are 22.5 m wide and made of concrete.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3.001m x 45m

Orientation

041 / 221

Surface

Concrete PCN 50 R/B//W/T

Helicopter Pads

The Airport has two heliports. Note: There is permanent presence of birds throughout the year, and in the months of June to October the presence increases at night.

Helipad #1

Present

Yes

Largest Helicopter that can Land

Helo Type MI 8 MIL MI 17, MI 26

Width and Length (m)

H3, 35 m diameter

Surface

Cement / asphalt

Helipad #2

Present

Yes

Largest Helicopter That Can Land

Helo type  Bell 212, 214

Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2

Width and Length (m)

H2, 24m diameter

Surface

cement / asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

The approaches to each of the headers are categorized for operations in precision instrument flight category I by header 05 and in visual flight by header 23.The airport has a taxiway parallel to the runway that reaches both headers, two access roads to the runway head, three runway exit streets and three access roads to the platform that are a continuation of the intermediate runway exit streets. All of them have a width of 22.5 m. and they are made of concrete.

At the airport there are currently three platforms for aircraft parking, the one for commercial passenger aircraft, the one for cargo aircraft and the one for the Military Base. The platform for commercial passenger aircraft is located in front of the Passenger Terminal Building and has 16 parking spaces. The loading platform is located north of the Passenger Terminal Building, in the vicinity of header 23.

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

No

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes



Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

E190; JS32; JS41; A30; A320; B721; B722; B732; B737; B762; B763; E145; F10; A318; A319; B727; B767; ATR43; ATR 72; D328; E170;  DH4; JS32; D328

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

E190; JS32; JS41; A30; A320; B721; B722; B732; B737; B762; B763; E145; F10; A318; A319; B727; B767; ATR43; ATR 72; D328; E170;  DH4; JS32; D328.

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

4.520 m2

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

9.000 m2

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

6.98

Max Height (m)

n/a

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments

n/a

 

Customs Guidance

According to Article 90 of Decree 2685 of 1999, all means of transport that reach the national customs territory must arrive at the places authorized by the National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN). The transporter or airport agent that has warehouses in the places of arrival for the transitory handling of cargo, must obtain the respective authorization of the place by the DIAN in accordance with the provisions of Decree 390 of 2016.

Once the merchandise arrives, the travel documents are received and registered, the merchandise is presented to the customs authority. Presented merchandise is understood to be that of foreign origin listed in the cargo manifest (air waybill) that have the entry authorization issued by Civil Aeronautics. The Information of the Cargo Manifest is presented through the Electronic Computing Services and must correspond at least to the following data:

  1. Identification of the means of transport
  2. Travel data, such as:
    1. Origin of the goods.
    2. Destination place.
    3. Weight and total quantity of cargo units to be transported.
    4. Transport document numbers.
    5. Number of packages, weight.
    6. The indication of consolidated cargo,

The information of the transport documents that is presented through electronic computer services, regarding the transport documents and consolidators, must contain at least the following data:

  1. NIT (Número de Identificación Tributaria or tax identification number) of the consignee (other than that of the temporary or customs warehouse)
  2. Tariff subheading
  3. Type of load
  4. Number and date of the transport document or the consolidating document
  5. Quantity of packages, weight and volume, as appropriate
  6. Identification of the load unit, when applicable
  7. General description of the merchandise
  8. Other characteristics of the transportation contract as required by DIAN.

The carrier must deliver the information of the travel documents, through electronic computer services, with a minimum anticipation of 3 hours before the arrival of the means of transport, in the air mode.

At the time of the arrival of the means of transport to the national customs territory, the transporter or his representative will report such fact, through electronic computer services. Upon receipt of the arrival notice, DIAN will authorize the unloading of the merchandise. For customs purposes, the date of arrival of the merchandise to the national customs territory will be that of the acknowledgment of receipt of the arrival notice through electronic computer services.

The merchandise unloaded at the airport will remain under the responsibility of the carrier or the international freight agent, as the case may be, until it is delivered to the multimodal transport operator or the consignee, either the authorized warehouse, the declarant, the customs agency, or

the user operator of the free zone in which the user whose name is registered is located, or to whom the transport document is endorsed.

Finally, in the recognition procedure, the conformity between the cargo and the information contained in the travel documents and the documents that support the commercial operation will be verified, as well as compliance with the requirements set forth in special regulations, without prejudice to the power to practice the diligence of gauging on the merchandise, when the Directorate of National Taxes and Customs determines it.

Once the unloading completion report is presented, the goods are delivered to a temporary warehouse or to a free zone where the user in whose name it is consigned is located or the transport document is endorsed within the following 2 business days .

At that time, the import declaration (DUA) is presented in the DIAN computer system and acceptance is given; Next, customs taxes are settled and paid in bank or by electronic transfer. Subsequently, with the confirmation of payment of the declaration in the system, the release of the merchandise is requested in this same medium. The lift can lead to physical or automatic inspection; if it is the first, the DIAN inspector must confirm that the physical merchandise agrees with what is stated in the documents to finally issue the release and free disposal of the merchandise. If it is automatic, release and free disposal are obtained immediately.

Storage Facilities

The terminal has a warehouse, isothermal areas for dangerous goods, armored; unclaimed merchandise, single merchandise inspection zone, refrigerated inspection zone, warehouse for intervened merchandise, express mail and parcels, and facilities and provisions for control entities such as the National Tax and Customs Directorate of Colombia (DIAN), the National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance (INVIMA), Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), Anti-narcotics Police and migration. All this taking into account that the speed in the loading and unloading operation is facilitated.

The equipment of this terminal has security systems, cold rooms, ventilation systems for the storage area of ​​non-perishable goods, fire detection and extinguishing systems, lighting levels for the different units, principles of visual ergonomics, industrial-type doors sectional for the entry of goods, overhead cranes of adequate capacity to the characteristics and typology of the load. It also has a new substation, power supply and security systems, among others.

For more information on customs in Colombia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

The Civil Aeronautical Authority of Colombia - Aerocivil, is the entity responsible for determining, collecting fees and charges for the provision of aeronautical and airport services, or generated by concessions, authorizations, licenses or any other type of income or capital asset. However, the public aerodrome operator can charge users the previous charges established by Aerocivil. Navigation fees: includes landing and take-off, use of facilities, service flight protection, visual aids and 3 hours of parking.

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)*


0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

80

370

0.00058/Kg

Landing USD - $

included in air fare

included in air fare

included in air fare

Night Landing USD - $

5% surcharge from 18:00 to 06:00 hrs

5% surcharge from 18:00 to 06:00 hrs

5% surcharge from 18:00 to 06:00 hrs

Night Take-Off USD - $

5% surcharge from 18:00 to 06:00 hrs

5% surcharge from 18:00 to 06:00 hrs

5% surcharge from 18:00 to 06:00 hrs

Parking

1.95 after 3 hours

1.95 after 3 hours

1.95 after 3 hours

Handling Charges

n/a

n/a

n/a

* Prices are referential, values may vary

Fuel Service Charges

The Ernesto Cortissoz Airport has a supply system with tank vehicles with capacities of 10,000, 8,000, 5,000 and 2,500 gallons for the supply of JET A1, for the AVGAS 100/130 the tank vehicle supply system has a capacity of 1,800 and 1,500 gallon, with tanker service. The fueling companies are chosen by the airlines. The most representative companies are Terpel de Colombia and Energizar Aviación, providing the service 24 hours a day.


Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

US 3.57*

Avgas

US 3.77*

(*) values may vary, prices subject to variation

Cargo Terminal Charges 

The single rate for import charges is USD $ 28, additional charges are charged for the weight of the parcel, for exports the rate is charged per kilo. The diplomatic bag is regulated by Decree 2148 of 1991 of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit.

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0.78/ kg

Min. rate US 35.-

Break Bulk Fee

1.8/kg

n/a

Diplomatic Mail

n/a

n/a

Strong Room – per consignment

n/a

n/a

Cold Storage Fee

n/a

n/a

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

0.1 por kg

n/a

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

40

48 hrs complimentary

Storage per Day

n/a


Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

45

n/a

International Air Waybill

35

n/a

Local Air Waybill

25


Air Waybill Amendment - Cancellation

28


Air Waybill Documentation

n/a


Diplomatic Mail

0.20 kg

Min. rate US 40

Storage Charges per Day

n/a

n/a

Air Bridge Charges

For the use of the boarding bridges of the international piers in the airports administered by AEROCIVIL, they must pay a fee of USD $ 112. The boarding bridges of the national piers at the airports will pay a rate of 6 daily legal minimum wages in force (66SMLDV).

Security

The private security and surveillance company Securitas Colombia began operations at the air terminal, to guarantee the safety of passengers, crews, ground personnel and the general public. This company has the support of the World Aviation Division which is present with AVSEC services in more than 260 airports around the world, providing, among others, the following services of Airport Facilities Security, Airline Security, AVSEC Inspection of passengers and staff , Inspection of checked baggage with X-ray scanner, Cargo Security.


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