Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE): Codes, Runways & Location
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (IATA: MDE · ICAO: SKRG) is a large airport serving Medellín, Colombia. It lies at 6.1645° N, 75.4231° W, 6955 ft (2120 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Medellín in Colombia. It is identified by the IATA code MDE and the ICAO code SKRG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3440 m (11286 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6955 ft (2120 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) about 20 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,440 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Where is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport located?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is located in Medellín, Colombia. Its coordinates are 6.1645° N, 75.4231° W.
What is the airport code for Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport has an IATA code of MDE and an ICAO code of SKRG.
How long is the runway at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport's longest runway is about 3440 m (11286 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Jose Maria Córdova International Airport have?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport a major airport?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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