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Jorge Isaac Airport.
La Mina-Maicao, Colombia · 281 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
28 ratings
0
Operators based
281
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 55
Colombia airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 28 Google ratings , ranked against 55 rated Colombia fields.
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).
Overview
Jorge Isaac Airport, listed as SKLM / MCJ, is a mid-sized airport in La Mina-Maicao, Colombia. The field lies at an elevation of 281 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MCJ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH, 31 nm), La Chinita International Airport (MAR, 60 nm), and Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP, 66 nm). MCJ offers a single 4,876-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of MCJ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MCJ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
SKLM
IATA
MCJ
FAA / Local
LMA
Elevation
281 ft
Coordinates
11.2325° N · 72.4901° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Colombia fields
state range 4–9,765 ft
At 281 ft, MCJ sits lower than 65% of the 60 Colombia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,876 ft
- 09/274,876 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/28unknownOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,876 ft
MCJ's 4,876 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 31nmRCHAlmirante Padilla AirportRiohacha
- 60nmMARLa Chinita International AirportMaracaibo
- 66nmVUPAlfonso López Pumarejo AirportValledupar
- 103nmSMRSimón Bolívar International AirportSanta Marta
- 137nmBAQErnesto Cortissoz International AirportBarranquilla
- 139nmSTBMiguel Urdaneta Fernández AirportSan Carlos del Zulia
Location
Open the full mapSKLM · Jorge Isaac Airport · La Mina-Maicao, Colombia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MCJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 980 nm | 2h 41m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,023 nm | 2h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,681 nm | 4h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,685 nm | 4h 19m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,686 nm | 4h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,780 nm | 4h 32m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,807 nm | 4h 36m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,867 nm | 4h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MCJ?
- Jorge Isaac Airport's longest paved runway is 4,876 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 MCJ?
- Jorge Isaac Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,876 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MCJ?
- The closest alternate is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), about 31 nm away, followed by La Chinita International Airport (MAR) at 60 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MCJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 41m (980 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 47m (1,023 nm), Nashville about 4h 19m (1,681 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.