Juan H White Airport (SKCU)
Medium airport · Caucasia, Antioquía Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Juan H White Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKCU |
| IATA | CAQ |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°58'6" W 75°11'55" 7.96847, -75.19850 |
| Location | Caucasia, Antioquía Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,794 ft (1156 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Juan H White Airport at a glance
Juan H White Airport is a medium airport in Caucasia, Antioquía Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as CAQ. The field elevation of 174 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKCU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 3,794 ft (1156 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKCU 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 Juan H White Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Bagre Airport | SKEB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Los Garzones Airport | SKMR | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Baracoa Airport | SKMG | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Las Brujas Airport | SKCZ | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport | SKLC | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Juan H White Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 174 ft field elevation of Juan H White 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 Juan H White Airport
What is the ICAO code of Juan H White Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Juan H White Airport is SKCU, and its IATA code is CAQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Juan H White Airport above sea level?
Juan H White Airport sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Juan H White Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.9685, -75.1985 — in Caucasia, Antioquía Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Bagre Airport, about 60 km away.
Does SKCU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKCU 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 Juan H White Airport?
Juan H White Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,794 ft (1156 m) with a ASP surface.