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Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is an international airport serving Medellín (Antioquía Department), Colombia. Its IATA code is MDE and its ICAO code is SKRG. It has one runway, 3,440 m long.
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- ICAOSKRG
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MDE
- ICAO code
- SKRG
- City
- Medellín
- Region / province
- Antioquía Department
- Country / territory
- Colombia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 6.1645° N, 75.4231° W
- Elevation
- 2,120 m (6,955 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Bogota (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,440 m (11,286 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,440 m11,286 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
17,514 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
16,967 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,113 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 115.100 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| INFO | 127.200 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 348.800 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 891.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Medellín through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Colombia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matecaña International Airport | PEI | 154 km |
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 215 km |
| Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | CLO | 310 km |
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | 376 km |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 476 km |
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 530 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
The IATA code of Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is MDE and its ICAO code is SKRG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport located?
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is in Medellín, Antioquía Department, Colombia, at coordinates 6.1645° N, 75.4231° W and an elevation of 2,120 m (6,955 ft).
How far is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,113 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 16,967 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 17,514 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 23 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
The longest runway at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is 3,440 m (11,286 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.