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Frequently asked questions: Maicao airport

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Maicao airport (MCJ). See also the airport guide for general information.

Currently, no scheduled commercial airlines operate passenger flights at this airport. The terminal handles charter flights and corporate transport for personnel and contractors of the Cerrejón mining complex, operated by companies such as Helicol or Searca.
The trip to central Maicao covers about 31 km and takes approximately 35 minutes by road. There is no direct public bus service or permanent taxi rank at the terminal, meaning taxis must be arranged ahead of time by phone from Maicao or Albania.
No car rental counters operate within the terminal. Passengers needing a vehicle must arrange a rental in nearby cities or at regional commercial airports such as Riohacha or Valledupar.
Overnight stays are not permitted at the airfield. The terminal closes outside scheduled operational windows for authorized flights and offers no night-time services. Nearby hotels are situated in Albania (about 12 km away) or Maicao.
No, as an industrial and corporate airfield, it does not offer fast-food restaurants, commercial cafeterias, duty-free stores, or VIP lounges.

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