Jorge Isaac Airport — La Mina-Maicao, Colombia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Jorge Isaac Airport (La Mina-Maicao) is MCJ — its ICAO code is SKLM.
Distance & flight time from MCJ
Jorge Isaac Airport
MCJ identifies Jorge Isaac Airport, serving La Mina and Maicao in La Guajira department, northern Colombia, near the border with Venezuela. Maicao is known as a major trading and smuggling hub due to its proximity to Venezuela, and historically the airport supported commercial and cargo flights tied to this cross-border commerce. Air service to MCJ has fluctuated considerably over the years, with periods of reduced or suspended commercial operations linked to the broader economic and political instability affecting the Colombia-Venezuela border region. The airport remains a small regional facility more relevant to local trade, government, and occasional charter traffic than to scheduled international tourism, reflecting the difficult security and economic conditions that have long characterized this part of La Guajira.
Runways at Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4876 ft (1486 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 10/28 | 0 ft (0 m) | 0 ft (0 m) | UNK |
Radio frequencies for Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ)
- Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) — 57.7 km (35.9 mi)
- La Chinita International Airport (MAR) — 112.0 km (69.6 mi)
- Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) — 121.4 km (75.4 mi)
- Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) — 190.3 km (118.2 mi)
- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) — 252.9 km (157.1 mi)
- Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (STB) — 258.1 km (160.4 mi)
- Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP) — 262.0 km (162.8 mi)
- Las Flores Airport (ELB) — 292.5 km (181.8 mi)
MCJ is Jorge Isaac Airport near Maicao, Colombia, on the Venezuelan border. Searchers should note that scheduled commercial service has been inconsistent, so current flight availability should always be verified.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Jorge Isaac Airport?
The IATA code for Jorge Isaac Airport is MCJ.
What is the ICAO code for Jorge Isaac Airport?
The ICAO code for Jorge Isaac Airport is SKLM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.