
Regional airport · Medellin, Colombia
Medellin/E.Olaya Herrera
- Elevation
- 4,949 ft
- Coordinates
- 6°13′N 75°35′W
- Local time
- America/Bogota
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Field information
SKMD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Medellin/E.Olaya Herrera (SKMD/EOH) has one runway, 02/20, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SKMD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Bogota
Country
Colombia
CO
Municipality
Medellín
Elevation
4,949 ft
Position
6.2197, -75.5906
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Sunrise to sunset
Runways · SKMD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 125 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SKMD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Medellin/E.Olaya Herrera (SKMD / EOH) in Medellin, Colombia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SKMD is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SKMD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Colombia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Colombia. Applicable permit lead times for Colombia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Colombia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at SKMD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SKMD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SKMD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SKMD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SKMD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SKMD: 6° 13′ 11″ N 75° 35′ 26″ W; elevation 4949 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Medellin
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Medellin. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SKMD.
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Cargo Operations at SKMD
Support for freighter operations into SKMD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SKMD sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- SKQUMariquita/Jose Celestino MutisMariquita, Colombia74 NM145°→
- SKPEPereira/Matecana InternationalPereira, Colombia85 NM186°→
- SKGOCartago/Santa AnaCartago, Colombia90 NM194°→
- SKARArmenia/El EdenArmenia, Colombia107 NM186°→
Operating into SKMD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Medellin/E.Olaya Herrera — one desk for the whole trip.