José María Córdova International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on site

José María Córdova International Airport SKRG / MDE

Medellín's international airport in Rionegro, 50 minutes from El Poblado via the tunnel, with a long runway, CIQ and 24-hour operations. High-elevation performance planning required; Olaya Herrera downtown is domestic-only.

11,483 ft
Longest runway
50 min
Drive to Medellín
2
FBOs / handlers
7,028 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
Yes
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
35 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including BBJ/ACJ.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Universal Aviation Medellín
  • Rionegro General Aviation handling

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 11,483 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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