Airports / Colombia / CTG
Rafael Nuñez International Airport.
Cartagena, Colombia · 4 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
4
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ).
Overview
Located in Cartagena, Colombia, Rafael Nuñez International Airport (SKCG / CTG) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 4 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CTG for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ, 51 nm), Coveñas Airport (CVE, 63 nm), and Las Brujas Airport (CZU, 68 nm). With a single 8,530-foot paved runway, CTG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CTG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cartagena.
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Field capability
ICAO
SKCG
IATA
CTG
FAA / Local
CTG
Elevation
4 ft
Coordinates
10.4424° N · 75.5130° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Colombia fields
state range 4–9,765 ft
At 4 ft, CTG sits lower than 98% of the 60 Colombia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,530 ft
- 01/198,530 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
CTG's 8,530 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 51nmBAQErnesto Cortissoz International AirportBarranquilla
- 63nmCVECoveñas AirportCoveñas
- 68nmCZULas Brujas AirportCorozal
- 80nmMGNBaracoa AirportMagangué
- 86nmSMRSimón Bolívar International AirportSanta Marta
- 99nmMTRLos Garzones AirportMontería
Location
Open the full mapSKCG · Rafael Nuñez International Airport · Cartagena, Colombia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CTG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 961 nm | 2h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,009 nm | 2h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,598 nm | 4h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,657 nm | 4h 15m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,714 nm | 4h 23m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,714 nm | 4h 23m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,788 nm | 4h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,827 nm | 4h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CTG?
- Rafael Nuñez International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,530 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CTG?
- Rafael Nuñez International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CTG?
- The closest alternate is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), about 51 nm away, followed by Coveñas Airport (CVE) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CTG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 38m (961 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 45m (1,009 nm), Houston about 4h 7m (1,598 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.