# Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE)

> Medellín, CO · IATA: MDE · ICAO: SKRG · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MDE` |
| ICAO | `SKRG` |
| City | Medellín |
| Country | CO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 2120 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 6.16454, -75.42310 |

## Description

Avianca Cargo anchors freight operations at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), set near Rionegro about 20 km south-east of Medellín. Colombia's second-busiest airport after Bogotá, it ranks among Latin America's largest cargo gateways, built around the cut-flower industry of the Oriente Antioqueño. Roses and carnations move by air — peaking before Valentine's Day and Mother's Day — primarily to Miami and onward across the Americas, alongside fruit and other perishables handled in cold chains. Ground handling is provided by operators including Menzies Aviation, supported by customs clearance and export-oriented warehousing. Road links tie MDE to the industrial Aburrá Valley around Medellín, while its elevation of roughly 2,120 m limits maximum take-off weight for heavy freighters. For forwarders, MDE is a genuine export cargo station specialising in perishables, not merely a passenger field.

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