Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD)
Medium airport · Medellín, Antioquía Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKMD |
| IATA | EOH |
| Elevation | 4,949 ft (1508 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°13'11" W 75°35'26" 6.21969, -75.59060 |
| Location | Medellín, Antioquía Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 125 ft | ASP | Yes |
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport at a glance
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is a medium airport in Medellín, Antioquía Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as EOH. The field elevation of 4,949 ft (1508 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKMD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKMD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | SKRG | 20 km (11 NM) |
| El Caraño Airport | SKUI | 130 km (70 NM) |
| German Olano Air Base | SKPQ | 132 km (71 NM) |
| La Nubia Airport | SKMZ | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Mariquita Airport | SKQU | 137 km (74 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,949 ft field elevation of Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 60 airports and airfields we list for Colombia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
What is the ICAO code of Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is SKMD, and its IATA code is EOH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport above sea level?
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport sits at an elevation of 4,949 feet (1508 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.2197, -75.5906 — in Medellín, Antioquía Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does SKMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKMD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport?
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.