Jose Maria Cordova (SKRG/MDE) — Rionegro, Colombia
Jose Maria Cordova (SKRG/MDE) serves Rionegro, Colombia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 7025 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SKRG
- Name: Jose Maria Cordova
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 6.16454
- Longitude: -75.423103
- Elevation: 7025 ft
- Country: Colombia
- Municipality: Rionegro
- IATA Code: MDE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SKEC
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Distance from City: 29.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 11483 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 53/F/C/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL, ALSF-1 (Rwy 01), PAPI both ends, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I (Rwy 01, LOC 110.9), VOR-DME (MRN 113.0, RNG 115.1), NDB (LI)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (Rwy 01), VOR/DME, RNAV
- Remarks: Joint civil/military use with CACOM-5. Diverse departure not authorized. Min missed approach climb gradient 4.2%. Elev Rwy 01: 6967 ft, Rwy 19: 7025 ft.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.350, 118.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 127.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.100 MHz
- ATIS: 115.100 MHz
Operation Hours
Jose Maria Cordova operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport H24. Medellin FIS (127.2 MHz) reduced to 11:00-23:00 UTC per NOTAM Sep 2024. Night surcharge 5% on aerodrome fees 23:00-11:00 UTC.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +57 604 4025110
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeropuertorionegro.co/
- Remarks: Operated by Airplan. Email: [email protected]. FBO Aerosupport: +57 601 7422365 / +57 315 3444491 (after hrs), aerosupportfbo.com. FBO Interejecutiva: +57 310 8250161, interejecutiva.com.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR required. Not slot-coordinated. Landing permits needed only if staying >48h or operating to multiple Colombian airports. Overflight permits required for all Colombian airspace (3 business days lead time). Contact: Aerocivil, Av. El Dorado 103-15, Bogotá. PBX: +57 (601) 425 1000. Operating hours: 1300-2200Z Mon-Fri.
- Remarks: Not slot-coordinated. Landing permits needed if staying >48h or operating to multiple Colombian airports. Overflight permits required (3 business days lead time). Contact Aerocivil: +57 601 4251000, Av. El Dorado 103-15, Bogotá. Aerocivil hours: 13:00-22:00 UTC Mon-Fri.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry. Full customs available. Migración Colombia on site.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Aerocivil Resolución 199/2026 (effective May 1, 2026). International: ~USD 0.00755/kg MTOW. Night surcharge 5% (23:00-11:00 UTC).
- Parking Fee: COP 19,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: COP
- Remarks: Concession-operated by Airplan. Ground handling via Aerosupport or Interejecutiva. Extended hours surcharge ~COP 1,716,000/hr.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available. Hydrant fueling system installed at parking positions.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: AVGAS available per AcuKwik data.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS mandatory since April 2015. Excel file via email to Migración Colombia (ARINC). Three submissions: 12h before, 40min before, door close. Operator must register with SIRE system. Migración Colombia control center on site.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: High elevation (7,025 ft MSL). Mountain valley terrain. ICAO Cat 4F. Joint civil/military with CACOM-5. Diverse departure not authorized for IFR.
Alternates
SKMD
- ICAO: SKMD
- Name: Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
- Distance (NM): 10.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic operations primarily. International flights use SKRG. Located at 4,949 ft AMSL in the Aburra Valley.
SKPQ
- ICAO: SKPQ
- Name: German Olano Air Base
- Distance (NM): 61.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
SKQU
- ICAO: SKQU
- Name: Mariquita Airport
- Distance (NM): 65.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Colombia Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum 48 hours for short notice, case-by-case)
- Landing Lead Time: 72 hours (official); 48 hours absolute minimum (short notice, case-by-case)
Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SKRG?
- The tower frequency at Jose Maria Cordova is 118.35, 118.60 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SKRG?
- Jose Maria Cordova offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SKRG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Jose Maria Cordova (Colombia).
- Is customs available at SKRG?
- Yes, customs at Jose Maria Cordova is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is SKRG located?
- Jose Maria Cordova (SKRG) is located in Rionegro, Colombia.
- What is the IATA code for SKRG?
- The IATA code for Jose Maria Cordova is MDE.
- How long is the runway at SKRG?
- The main runway at Jose Maria Cordova (01/19) measures 11483 X 148.
- Does SKRG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Jose Maria Cordova has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
- Is SKRG a port of entry?
- Yes, Jose Maria Cordova is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.