Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base (SKTQ)
Medium airport · Tres Esquinas, Caquetá Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKTQ |
| IATA | TQS |
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 0°44'45" W 75°14'2" 0.74590, -75.23400 |
| Location | Tres Esquinas, Caquetá Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,220 ft (1896 m) | 79 ft | CON | No |
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base at a glance
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base is a medium airport in Tres Esquinas, Caquetá Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as TQS. The field elevation of 585 ft (178 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKTQ 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, 07/25, offers 6,220 ft (1896 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKTQ 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 Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport | SKFL | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Tres De Mayo Airport | SKAS | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Pitalito Airport | SKPI | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Tarapoa Airport | SETR | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Eduardo Falla Solano Airport | SKSV | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 585 ft field elevation of Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base 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 Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base is SKTQ, and its IATA code is TQS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base above sea level?
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base sits at an elevation of 585 feet (178 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base located?
The airport lies at 0.7459, -75.2340 — in Tres Esquinas, Caquetá Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport, about 101 km away.
Does SKTQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKTQ 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 Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base?
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,220 ft (1896 m) with a CON surface.