Medellin José Marí­a Córdova airport (MDE)

José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), also locally known as Rionegro Airport, is the main airport serving the department of Antioquia and the second busiest in Colombia. Opened on June 30, 1985, to serve the city of Medellín, this hub connects the region with the country's main domestic destinations and offers an extensive network of nonstop international flights to cities such as Madrid, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Panama City, Lima, Mexico City, Cancún, Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, and several Caribbean destinations.

Official Website: aeropuertorionegro.co

Phone: +57 604 520 8531

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Terminals

The airport features a single large passenger terminal operating 24 hours a day. The building is internally divided into two main sections to efficiently manage passenger traffic:

• Domestic Concourse: Located on the north side, serving flights within Colombia.
• International Concourse: Located on the south side, dedicated to immigration procedures and international flights.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 14.1 million passengers.

Information Desks

The airport information desk is located on the second floor, within the check-in and airline counters area. In addition, tourist information desks operated by local authorities are available in the arrivals areas.

 Location

The airport is located in the municipality of Rionegro, 20 km (12 miles) southeast of Medellín.

Parking services at Medellin José Marí­a Córdova airport (MDE)

The airport features a large parking facility operated by AeroValet, located directly in front of the passenger terminal. The main parking lot is an open-air facility with capacity for more than 1,000 cars and 400 motorcycles, operating 24 hours a day.

Car Parking

This area is intended for private and rental vehicles. The parking system is automated, allowing users to pay before exiting at the self-service payment kiosks located throughout the terminal and at the parking lot exits.

Motorcycle Parking

The airport also provides a clearly marked area exclusively for motorcycles, offering lower parking rates than those for cars.

Additional Information

• Accessibility: Designated parking spaces for travelers with reduced mobility are available as close as possible to the pedestrian crossings leading to the terminal.
• Other parking areas: In addition to the main parking lot, the airport offers a parking area in front of the cargo terminal for logistics operations and a staff-only parking area (Blue Yard).
• Recommendation: Do not leave valuables visible inside your vehicle. Parking fees apply from the first minute of your stay.

For updated information or specific parking terms, visit the official website: aeropuertorionegro.co

Facilities for passengers with special needs

José María Córdova Airport is fully accessible and features facilities designed for travelers with reduced mobility, including ramps, level-access elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms. The terminal also offers clear signage and spacious walkways to facilitate the movement of passengers with disabilities or special needs.

Requesting Assistance

To ensure proper assistance, passengers requiring special services (such as wheelchair assistance, escort services for unaccompanied minors, or support for travelers with visual or hearing impairments) should contact their airline at least 48 hours before their scheduled departure. Each airline is responsible for coordinating the necessary staff and equipment from the check-in counter to the aircraft boarding gate.

Additional Services and Facilities

• Parking: The airport parking facilities include designated accessible parking spaces reserved for vehicles transporting passengers with reduced mobility, conveniently located near the main terminal entrances.
• Facilities: The terminal is equipped with elevators connecting the different terminal levels (departures and arrivals) as well as accessible public telephones.
• Service animals: Guide dogs and other assistance animals are permitted, provided they comply with current health regulations and the documentation requirements established by the airline.