Large airport · Medellín, Colombia
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
It was also the main hub for low-cost airline Viva Air Colombia until the airline ceased operating in February 2023. Its IATA code is MDE. Its ICAO code is SKRG. It has 1 runway, longest 11,286 ft (ASP). Elevation 6,955 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Medellín, Colombia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MDE |
| ICAO code | SKRG |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,286 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 6.1645° N, 75.4231° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is known for
It was also the main hub for low-cost airline Viva Air Colombia until the airline ceased operating in February 2023.
History
It was also the main hub for low-cost airline Viva Air Colombia until the airline ceased operating in February 2023.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Las Orquídeas National Natural Park · Colombia · 51.1 miles away
- Tatamá National Natural Park · Colombia · 88.9 miles away
- Los Nevados National Natural Park · Colombia · 94.4 miles away
- Yariguíes National Park · Colombia · 139.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
It was also the main hub for low-cost airline Viva Air Colombia until the airline ceased operating in February 2023.
What is the airport code for Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport — its IATA code is MDE and its ICAO code is SKRG.
Where is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport located?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport serves Medellín, Colombia. Its coordinates are 6.1645° N, 75.4231° W.
What is the history of Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
It was also the main hub for low-cost airline Viva Air Colombia until the airline ceased operating in February 2023.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6158
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.