Las Brujas Airport (SKCZ)
Medium airport · Corozal, Sucre Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Las Brujas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKCZ |
| IATA | CZU |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°19'58" W 75°17'8" 9.33274, -75.28560 |
| Location | Corozal, Sucre Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,930 ft (1503 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Las Brujas Airport at a glance
Las Brujas Airport is a medium airport in Corozal, Sucre Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as CZU. The field elevation of 528 ft (161 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKCZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 4,930 ft (1503 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKCZ 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 Las Brujas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coveñas Airport | SKCV | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Baracoa Airport | SKMG | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Los Garzones Airport | SKMR | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | SKCG | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Las Flores Airport | SKBC | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Las Brujas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 528 ft field elevation of Las Brujas 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 Las Brujas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Las Brujas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Las Brujas Airport is SKCZ, and its IATA code is CZU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Las Brujas Airport above sea level?
Las Brujas Airport sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Las Brujas Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.3327, -75.2856 — in Corozal, Sucre Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coveñas Airport, about 45 km away.
Does SKCZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKCZ 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 Las Brujas Airport?
Las Brujas Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,930 ft (1503 m) with a ASP surface.