José Celestino Mutis Airport — Bahía Solano, Colombia
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Distance & flight time from BSC
José Celestino Mutis Airport
José Celestino Mutis Airport serves the small Pacific coast town of Bahía Solano in Colombia's Chocó department, an area known for rainforest and remote beaches. The airport, identified by the code BSC, has a recorded elevation of 80 feet, with two runways on file to support the light aircraft that make up most of its traffic. Because road access to Bahía Solano is limited through the dense Chocó jungle, BSC functions as one of the only practical ways in or out of the area for most visitors. Flights typically connect through Medellín or Quibdó rather than operating as long direct routes.
Runways at José Celestino Mutis Airport (BSC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 0 ft (0 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | UNK |
| 18/36 | 3973 ft (1211 m) | 78 ft (24 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for José Celestino Mutis Airport (BSC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | BAHIA SOLANO RDO | 348.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near José Celestino Mutis Airport (BSC)
- El Caraño Airport (UIB) — 100.9 km (62.7 mi)
- Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport (APO) — 193.9 km (120.5 mi)
- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) — 199.4 km (123.9 mi)
- Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) — 218.0 km (135.5 mi)
- Santa Ana Airport (CRC) — 226.2 km (140.6 mi)
- Matecaña International Airport (PEI) — 239.7 km (148.9 mi)
- La Nubia Airport (MZL) — 250.3 km (155.5 mi)
- El Eden Airport (AXM) — 265.3 km (164.8 mi)
Eco-tourists booking whale-watching trips near Bahía Solano search BSC because José Celestino Mutis Airport is the only realistic way in given the region's poor roads. Others confuse it with Bahía's larger namesake bays elsewhere in Colombia when planning a trip.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for José Celestino Mutis Airport?
The IATA code for José Celestino Mutis Airport is BSC.
What is the ICAO code for José Celestino Mutis Airport?
The ICAO code for José Celestino Mutis Airport is SKBS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.