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CTG Rafael Nunez International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport (IATA: CTG, ICAO:SKCG) is located in the the city of Cartagena De Indias, Colombia. Phone Number :+5756931351

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IATA Code

CTG

ICAO Code

SKCG

Name

Rafael Nunez International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Colombia (CO)

City

Cartagena De Indias

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+5756931351

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Rafael Nunez International Airport（CTG）

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia · ICAO: SKCG

Rafael Nunez International Airport serves Cartagena de Indias, Colombia’s Caribbean port city, and functions as an international passenger airport with an important regional logistics role. Its location in the northern part of Cartagena places air cargo close to the city, coastal commerce, tourism-related supply chains and the wider Caribbean-facing economy. For international freight forwarders, the airport is generally best assessed as a regional gateway: suitable for planned commercial shipments, urgent replenishment and selected perishables, while larger cargo programs may require a connection through another Colombian or international hub. Our service team confirms the available handling arrangement, routing and customs conditions before accepting each shipment.

Airport name	Rafael Nunez International Airport
Location	Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Airport identifiers	IATA: CTG · ICAO: SKCG
Operational profile	International regional gateway with passenger and belly-hold cargo activity; cargo acceptance is subject to airline, handler and customs confirmation.
Airport telephone in supplied record	+57 5 693 1351

Key Highlights

Regional Caribbean gatewayIts geographic role supports Cartagena, nearby coastal commerce and selected cross-border flows, but routing depends on current airline capacity.

International connectivityConnections involving Panama and South Florida have historically been relevant to the airport; schedules and cargo acceptance must be checked for the required date.

Domestic feeder potentialDomestic links to Bogotá and Medellín can be relevant for Colombian inland distribution, subject to airline routing and cargo space.

Perishable-cargo sensitivityCaribbean heat, humidity and possible connection handling make pre-alerts, packaging and temperature instructions particularly important.

Charter flexibilityCharter or ad hoc operations may be possible in suitable circumstances, but aircraft, permits, slots, ground handling and customs arrangements require advance validation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airline or ground-handler acceptance: commercial cargo is normally subject to the nominated carrier’s booking, acceptance window, security screening and applicable weight or piece restrictions. Our service team confirms the actual handler before issuing final instructions.
Import and export handling: cargo availability, breakdown, documentation review and release are coordinated through the appointed airline or handling agent; local procedures should not be assumed from passenger-terminal arrangements.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: cold-chain handling, cool-room access, dry-ice acceptance and maximum exposure time must be confirmed shipment by shipment. Packaging should protect the goods during ramp and transfer exposure.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the carrier, route, aircraft type, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and screening capability. No dangerous-goods booking should be tendered without written pre-approval.
Customs-controlled cargo: customs release, inspection, storage and delivery arrangements are separate from airline acceptance. Our team aligns the air waybill, commercial documents and broker instructions before arrival or tender.

Specific warehouse areas, storage equipment, bonded capacity, operating hours and service certifications can change. We verify these items with the responsible carrier, handler and customs broker before quoting a firm operating plan.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: Panama and South Florida have been important international connection directions for Cartagena, but available cargo capacity, aircraft type and operating days vary. Our team checks the live schedule rather than relying on historic passenger connectivity.
Colombian domestic routing: Bogotá and Medellín are relevant potential gateways for inland cargo distribution. A domestic sector may be used as a feeder or onward connection when the carrier accepts the required commodity.
Transit planning: the quoted transit estimate depends on booking confirmation, connection time, customs status, security screening, weekends and public holidays. Direct, interline and truck-air solutions should be compared before dispatch.
Capacity control: passenger-led schedules can create limited or irregular belly capacity for oversized, high-density, dangerous or temperature-controlled freight. Firm space should be secured before cargo is delivered to the airport.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service areaCartagena and the surrounding Bolívar coastal area form the immediate catchment. Inland Colombian destinations may require a domestic air connection or coordinated road feeder.

Perishables and food productsTime-sensitive food, seafood, flowers or agricultural products may require pre-cooled packaging, accurate commodity descriptions and rapid customs coordination.

Industrial and project cargoSpare parts, maintenance components, production inputs and urgent engineering materials can be suitable when dimensions, aircraft loading limits and handling equipment are approved in advance.

Consumer and tourism supply chainsRetail replenishment, garments, samples, hotel supplies and general commercial cargo may move through the airport, subject to security, airline acceptance and customs requirements.

Pharmaceutical and healthcare cargoMedical products require validated packaging, temperature instructions, priority handling and a documented contingency plan; acceptance is never inferred solely from the airport’s international status.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-off is normally earlier than passenger check-in and varies by carrier, commodity, security process and connection. Our team obtains the written tender deadline and plans delivery with a buffer.
Document accuracy: the master or house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and permits must be consistent. Spanish-language customs requirements or broker formats may apply.
Special cargo declarations: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, pharmaceuticals, food and oversized cargo require advance commodity disclosure and carrier approval. Misdeclaration can result in refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Import release and collection: customs inspection, tax assessment, broker authorization, storage charges and consignee identification can affect delivery timing. The consignee should appoint a local customs broker before arrival.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability, declared value and required delivery date before booking. For perishables or pharmaceuticals, include the temperature range and packaging qualification.
Request space confirmation and the actual cargo cut-off before moving freight to Rafael Nunez International Airport. Avoid tendering cargo based only on a passenger flight listing.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and clear handling marks for coastal conditions. For valuable or fragile cargo, ask our team to compare direct, interline and hub-routed options rather than selecting solely by nominal flight time.
Prepare a contingency route through another Colombian or regional gateway when the shipment is oversized, dangerous, highly temperature-sensitive or dependent on a strict delivery window. The alternative must be checked for customs and trucking feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Rafael Nunez International Airport handle international air freight?

It serves international aviation, and international cargo may be accepted through the relevant airline and ground-handling arrangement. Acceptance, routing and customs procedures must be confirmed for the specific shipment and date.

What is the normal transit time from Rafael Nunez International Airport?

There is no single standard transit time. It depends on direct or connecting routing, available capacity, customs processing, security screening, weekends and the final destination. Our team provides an estimate after confirming the live routing.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through the airport?

It may be possible when the selected carrier and handler approve the commodity and the required facilities and packaging. Temperature instructions, dry ice details, monitoring requirements and a recovery plan should be submitted before booking.

What should be checked for dangerous goods?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packing instruction, labels and shipper’s declaration details. Our service team seeks carrier pre-approval before tendering the shipment.

Is an alternative gateway available if capacity is restricted?

Yes, a connection through another Colombian or regional gateway may be evaluated. The alternative must be checked for airline acceptance, customs jurisdiction, road transfer, security controls and final delivery cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, city, country and the telephone number shown above are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational descriptions are presented as logistics guidance and are subject to confirmation with the airline, appointed ground handler, customs broker and relevant authorities.

Airport operator and local airport information: sacsa.com.co
Colombian civil aviation authority and aeronautical information: aerocivil.gov.co
Colombian customs and tax administration: dian.gov.co
International airport and airline coding reference: iata.org
International aerodrome and aviation standards reference: icao.int

Schedules, cargo capacity, cut-off times, warehouse access, customs practice, fees and special-cargo acceptance are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items before issuing a firm quotation or operating instruction.