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Jose Maria Cordova (SKRG/MDE) — Rionegro, Colombia

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1, AVGAS
Tower
118.35
Runways
01/19
Elevation
7,025 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 01:00Z
2026-10-212026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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.

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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

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 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
  • APIS 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.

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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: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

SKQU

  • ICAO: SKQU
  • Name: Mariquita Airport
  • Distance (NM): 65.5
  • Has IFR: No
  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • Immigration Remarks: N/A

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Colombia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • 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 / GA Operations:

Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A3158/26
caution
Only runway closed
NOV 11-15 21-22 0530-1030 NOV 16-20 0530-1030 1630-1645 NOV 23-29 0600-1000 DIC 14-18 1630-1645 JAN 11-15 1630-1645 RWY 01/19 CLSD
2026-11-11 05:30 UTC 2027-01-15 16:45 UTC
A3242/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY F CLSD
2026-10-27 12:55 UTC 2026-12-10 21:30 UTC
A3240/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
RWY 19 INTERSECTION TWY D DIST TORA CHANGES TO 2920M RWY 01 INTERSECTION TWY B DIST TORA CHANGES TO 1975M
2026-10-26 20:15 UTC 2027-01-23 23:59 UTC

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Frequently 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?
It depends on the flight. Private flights require Aerocivil notification. Landing at designated international airports. Permit details for 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.
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.