Baracoa Airport (SKMG)
Medium airport · Magangué, Bolívar Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Baracoa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKMG |
| IATA | MGN |
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°17'5" W 74°50'46" 9.28474, -74.84610 |
| Location | Magangué, Bolívar Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 70 ft | ASP | No |
Baracoa Airport at a glance
Baracoa Airport is a medium airport in Magangué, Bolívar Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as MGN. The field elevation of 178 ft (54 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKMG 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, 11/29, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKMG 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 Baracoa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Brujas Airport | SKCZ | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Coveñas Airport | SKCV | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Las Flores Airport | SKBC | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Los Garzones Airport | SKMR | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | SKCG | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Baracoa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 178 ft field elevation of Baracoa 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 Baracoa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Baracoa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Baracoa Airport is SKMG, and its IATA code is MGN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Baracoa Airport above sea level?
Baracoa Airport sits at an elevation of 178 feet (54 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Baracoa Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.2847, -74.8461 — in Magangué, Bolívar Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Las Brujas Airport, about 49 km away.
Does SKMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKMG 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 Baracoa Airport?
Baracoa Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.