Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

SKRG / MDE

Medellín, CO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SKRG 041500Z VRB03KT 9999 SCT020 18/14 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,955 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,955 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SKRG 041055Z 0412/0512 VRB02KT 5000 BCFG BKN010 FM041500 VRB04KT 9999 NSW SCT020 PROB30 0418/0422 SHRA BKN020TCU FM050300 VRB03KT 5000 BCFG BKN008 TX23/0419Z TN14/0509Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:37Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Patches Fog
18:00Z PROB30
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain
03:00Z FM050300
+12h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KRG
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 11,286 ft 148 ft ASP 360° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SKRG

4,047 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.1%
MVFR
32.3%
IFR
12.1%
LIFR
2.4%

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 16.6°C (range: 10°C to 24°C). Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.3%
NE
18%
E
6.6%
SE
11.9%
S
9.7%
SW
11.1%
W
6.2%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.6°C
Range: 10°C to 24°C
10°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,047 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SKRG
IATA Code: MDE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,955 ft MSL

Location

City: Medellín
Country: CO
Latitude: 6.164540°
Longitude: -75.423100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 11,286 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

Overview

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport serves Medellín, Colombia, positioned at a high elevation of 6,955 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport plays a critical role in regional aviation connectivity, handling diverse flight operations in the Antioquia region. Its significant runway length of 11,286 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Jose Maria Córdova present predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) environments, with 54.8% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Pilots can expect moderate variability, with Marginal VFR conditions occurring 30% of the time and Instrument Flight Rules conditions emerging in 12.3% of observations. Temperature remains stable, averaging 16.7°C with a comfortable range between 10°C and 24°C.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 6,955 feet significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful flight planning. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 3.9 knots, with occasional maximum gusts reaching 17 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 3.1% of observations, providing relatively consistent wind parameters for navigation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 2.1 knots. September through November represent the most favorable months for Visual Flight Rules operations, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential fog events, which occur in 11.6% of observations, and maintain standard high-altitude approach procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.