Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is a large airport serving Medellín, Colombia. Its IATA code is MDE and its ICAO code is SKRG. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,955 ft (2,120 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 11,286 ft (3,440 m) long. Local time follows the America/Bogota time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MDE
- ICAO code
- SKRG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 6,955 ft (2,120 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.1645, -75.4231
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 11,286 ft · 3,440 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EOH Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | Medellín, Colombia | 20 km · 12 mi |
| MZL La Nubia Airport | Manizales, Colombia | 126 km · 78 mi |
| UIB El Caraño Airport | Quibdó, Colombia | 145 km · 90 mi |
| PEI Matecaña International Airport | Pereira, Colombia | 154 km · 96 mi |
| AXM El Eden Airport | Armenia, Colombia | 194 km · 121 mi |
| IBE Perales Airport | Ibagué, Colombia | 196 km · 122 mi |
| EJA Yariguíes Airport | Barrancabermeja, Colombia | 203 km · 126 mi |
| NQU Reyes Murillo Airport | Nuquí, Colombia | 210 km · 130 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MDE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 2,952 | 1,834 | 1,594 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,193 | 1,984 | 1,724 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,837 | 2,384 | 2,072 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,551 | 2,828 | 2,457 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,387 | 3,347 | 2,909 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,433 | 5,240 | 4,553 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,615 | 5,353 | 4,652 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,053 | 5,625 | 4,888 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,722 | 6,662 | 5,789 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,672 | 7,252 | 6,302 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,655 | 8,485 | 7,373 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,095 | 8,758 | 7,611 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,322 | 8,899 | 7,733 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,728 | 9,151 | 7,952 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,160 | 9,420 | 8,186 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 19,177 | 11,916 | 10,355 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | MEDELLIN APP | 121.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 115.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.650 |
| INFO | MEDELLIN FIS | 127.200 |
| RDO | MEDELLIN RDO | 348.800 |
| RDO | MEDELLIN RDO | 891.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
The IATA code of Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is MDE and its ICAO code is SKRG.
Where is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport located?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is in Medellín, Antioquía Department, Colombia, at 6.1645, -75.4231.
What time zone is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport in?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Bogota. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 11,286 ft (3,440 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH), about 20 km (12 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.