Los Garzones Airport (SKMR)
Medium airport · Montería, Córdoba Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Los Garzones Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKMR |
| IATA | MTR |
| Elevation | 41 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°49'25" W 75°49'33" 8.82374, -75.82580 |
| Location | Montería, Córdoba Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,539 ft (2298 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Los Garzones Airport at a glance
Los Garzones Airport is a medium airport in Montería, Córdoba Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as MTR. The field elevation of 41 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKMR 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, 14/32, offers 7,539 ft (2298 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKMR 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 Los Garzones Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coveñas Airport | SKCV | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Las Brujas Airport | SKCZ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Juan H White Airport | SKCU | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Baracoa Airport | SKMG | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Antonio Roldán Betancur Airport | SKLC | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Los Garzones Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 41 ft field elevation of Los Garzones 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 Los Garzones Airport
What is the ICAO code of Los Garzones Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Los Garzones Airport is SKMR, and its IATA code is MTR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Los Garzones Airport above sea level?
Los Garzones Airport sits at an elevation of 41 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Los Garzones Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.8237, -75.8258 — in Montería, Córdoba Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coveñas Airport, about 66 km away.
Does SKMR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKMR 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 Los Garzones Airport?
Los Garzones Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,539 ft (2298 m) with a ASP surface.