Jorge Isaac Airport (SKLM)
Medium airport · La Mina-Maicao, La Guajira Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Jorge Isaac Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKLM |
| IATA | MCJ |
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°13'57" W 72°29'24" 11.23250, -72.49010 |
| Location | La Mina-Maicao, La Guajira Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,876 ft (1486 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | — | — | UNK | No |
Jorge Isaac Airport at a glance
Jorge Isaac Airport is a medium airport in La Mina-Maicao, La Guajira Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as MCJ. The field elevation of 281 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKLM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 4,876 ft (1486 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKLM 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 Jorge Isaac Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almirante Padilla Airport | SKRH | 58 km (31 NM) |
| La Chinita International Airport | SVMC | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | SKVP | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport | SKSM | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | SKBQ | 253 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jorge Isaac Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 281 ft field elevation of Jorge Isaac 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 Jorge Isaac Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jorge Isaac Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jorge Isaac Airport is SKLM, and its IATA code is MCJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jorge Isaac Airport above sea level?
Jorge Isaac Airport sits at an elevation of 281 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jorge Isaac Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.2325, -72.4901 — in La Mina-Maicao, La Guajira Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Almirante Padilla Airport, about 58 km away.
Does SKLM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKLM 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 Jorge Isaac Airport?
Jorge Isaac Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,876 ft (1486 m) with a ASP surface.