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Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base (TQS)

Tres Esquinas, Colombia · medium airport · 0.746° -75.234° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTQS
ICAO CodeSKTQ
Typemedium airport
NameCaptain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base
MunicipalityTres Esquinas
CountryColombia
ContinentSA
Latitude0.746° N
Longitude-75.234° W
Elevation585 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryColombia
ISO Code
RegionTres Esquinas
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-5
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving TQS

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (0.7°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base (IATA: TQS, ICAO: SKTQ) is a Colombian Air Force facility at Tres Esquinas, in Caquetá Department, Colombia. Set in the Amazon basin near the Caquetá River, it primarily supports military transport, logistics, and security operations rather than scheduled civilian flights. The base is named after a Colombian military aviator and is not normally open to public passengers.

💡 Local Tip
Because this is a humid Amazon base, flights often move early to avoid afternoon thunderstorms; carry rain gear, insect repellent, and flexible plans.
🚖 Getting There

There is no public terminal or regular ground transport; access is normally arranged through military or official channels. Most arrivals are by military or charter aircraft, and onward travel to nearby towns is typically by river, limited road, or prearranged air transport. Confirm permissions, pickup, and weather contingencies well before arrival.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is TQS open to commercial passengers?
A: No. It is a military air base, so civilian access is restricted and scheduled airline service is not normally available.

Q: What are the airport codes?
A: The IATA code is TQS and the ICAO code is SKTQ.

Q: Where is the airport located?
A: It is at Tres Esquinas, in Caquetá Department, Colombia, in the country's Amazon region.

Q: What kind of operations take place there?
A: The base supports Colombian Air Force and military logistics, transport, and regional security missions.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 30, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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