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Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base (TQS)
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base serves Tres Esquinas and the municipality of Solano in Colombia's Caquetá department. Located a short drive from Solano, this military airfield provides access to the surrounding Amazonian region for military, government and authorized civil flights, with ground transfers to Solano and nearby riverside areas arranged on request.
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About Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base is a Colombian military airfield serving Tres Esquinas and the municipality of Solano in the Caquetá department. Also known as Tres Esquinas Air Base, it has operated since 1934 and is assigned to the Colombian Aerospace Force's Combat Air Command No. 6 (CACOM 6).
The base lies about 2 km from the urban centre of Solano, near the confluence of the Orteguaza and Caquetá rivers in Colombia's Amazon region. It has a single paved runway aligned 07/25 measuring approximately 1,896 metres, and the airfield operates continuously.
Rather than scheduled commercial passenger service, the installation mainly supports military, government and authorized civil aviation operations. Passenger facilities are limited, and access is controlled in line with its role as a military base.
Ground connections focus on the nearby town of Solano, with onward regional travel typically requiring pre-arranged road or river transport. Travelers with authorized access should coordinate ground movement in advance.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base does not operate separate commercial passenger terminals. The installation functions as a military airfield with a single paved runway and operational areas used mainly for Colombian Aerospace Force, government and authorized civil aviation flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base
Transfers
Pre-arranged ground transfers can connect authorized arrivals at Captain Ernesto Esguerra Cubides Air Base with Solano, nearby riverside locations and points across the Caquetá region.
Hourly Chauffeur
An hourly chauffeur can be arranged for authorized travelers needing flexible ground transport between the air base, Solano and surrounding areas in Caquetá.
Car Rental
Car rental options for the Tres Esquinas and Solano area are limited and should be arranged in advance for independent onward travel from the base.
Bus & Group Transfers
Charter minibuses or group vehicles can be arranged for authorized groups traveling between the air base, Solano and other regional destinations.
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