Baracoa Airport — Magangué, Colombia

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The airport code for Baracoa Airport (Magangué) is MGN — its ICAO code is SKMG.

Distance & flight time from MGN

Baracoa Airport

Baracoa Airport (MGN) serves Magangué, a river port city in Colombia's Bolívar department situated along the Magdalena River, one of the country's most important inland waterways. Despite sharing a name reminiscent of the Cuban town of Baracoa, this airport is entirely distinct, providing domestic air links for a city whose economy centers on river trade, fishing, and cattle ranching. MGN offers an alternative to lengthy river or road travel through Colombia's interior, connecting Magangué to Bogotá and other national centers. The airport's relatively small scale mirrors Magangué's status as a regional rather than national commercial hub, though it remains vital given the challenging overland terrain of the Magdalena River basin.

Runways at Baracoa Airport (MGN)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
11/294921 ft (1500 m)70 ft (21 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Baracoa Airport (MGN)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDOMAGANGUE RDO348.8 MHz
TWRTWR118.7 MHz

Airports near Baracoa Airport (MGN)

MGN is Baracoa Airport serving Magangué, Colombia, not to be confused with Baracoa, Cuba; searches often seek clarification on the airport's actual Colombian location.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Baracoa Airport?

The IATA code for Baracoa Airport is MGN.

What is the ICAO code for Baracoa Airport?

The ICAO code for Baracoa Airport is SKMG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.