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SKMD

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport · Medellín

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,949 ft / 1,508 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 8,202 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD), located in Medellín, Colombia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,949 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
ICAO / IATA
SKMD / EOH
Municipality
Medellín
Country
Region
CO-ANT — Antioquía Department
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,949 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 125 ft / 38 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 16° / 196°
RWY 02 (16°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (196°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MEDELLIN APP
121.10 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SKRGILS
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
20 km / 11 nm
SKUI
El Caraño Airport
130 km / 70 nm
SKPQ
German Olano Air Base
132 km / 71 nm
SKMZ
La Nubia Airport
133 km / 72 nm
SKQU
Mariquita Airport
137 km / 74 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026