José Celestino Mutis Airport (SKBS)
Medium airport · Bahía Solano, Chocó Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | José Celestino Mutis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKBS |
| IATA | BSC |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°12'11" W 77°23'41" 6.20292, -77.39470 |
| Location | Bahía Solano, Chocó Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 18/36 | 3,973 ft (1211 m) | 78 ft | ASP | No |
José Celestino Mutis Airport at a glance
José Celestino Mutis Airport is a medium airport in Bahía Solano, Chocó Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as BSC. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKBS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 3,973 ft (1211 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKBS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to José Celestino Mutis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Caraño Airport | SKUI | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport | SKLC | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | SKMD | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | SKRG | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Santa Ana Airport | SKGO | 226 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for José Celestino Mutis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of José Celestino Mutis Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 60 airports and airfields we list for Colombia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about José Celestino Mutis Airport
What is the ICAO code of José Celestino Mutis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of José Celestino Mutis Airport is SKBS, and its IATA code is BSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is José Celestino Mutis Airport above sea level?
José Celestino Mutis Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is José Celestino Mutis Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.2029, -77.3947 — in Bahía Solano, Chocó Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Caraño Airport, about 101 km away.
Does SKBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKBS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at José Celestino Mutis Airport?
José Celestino Mutis Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,973 ft (1211 m) with a ASP surface.