Rafael Núñez International Airport (IATA: CTG, ICAO: SKCG) is an airport located in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. It is the largest airport in the country's northern Caribbean region in terms of passenger movement. It is localized in the center of Crespo a neighborhood in north Cartagena, and is administrated by Sociedad Aeropotuaria de la Costa S.A. Its name Rafael Núñez refers to former Colombian president, who wrote the verses of the national anthem of this country. Rafael Núñez International Airport is located within the urban area of Cartagena de Indias, allowing easy access from anywhere in the city.
The airport is managed since 1996 by the Society Caribbean Airports S.A. (SACSA), a Colombian company that has the experience and technology of its partner operator AENA Spain. Some airlines like Copa Airlines Colombia, Copa Airlines, Avianca, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines among others, have international flights from this airport terminal, making flights to various cities in North, Central and South America.
Some facts:
- The airport is connected with 3 bays accessible from the runway, the aircraft taxi down the runway 1000 meters to stop turning over 300 meters and take-off position. -The track has 60 meters wide and 2,600 m long at 0 meters above sea level provides sufficient capacity for modern transatlantic aircraft can operate without problems.
- The airport provides necessary services for air travel such as airplane refueling and catering companies.
- The airport has capacity to house 11 aircraft and open skies for charter operations.
- The airport has three main fire engines, two assistant, and a complete primary response team.
- Currently, SACSA S.A. has the contract to administer the airport.
