Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Medellín, Colombia, and it remains an important local gateway for travelers heading into the city and the surrounding region. Identified by EOH and SKMD, the airport sits at an elevation of 4,949 feet (1,508 m), so visitors arriving from lower altitudes may notice the thinner air at first. Its location in Medellín makes it especially convenient for passengers who want a quicker connection to the urban core without using a larger, farther-out airport.
About Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Medellín, Colombia, and it remains an important local gateway for travelers heading into the city and the surrounding region. Identified by EOH and SKMD, the airport sits at an elevation of 4,949 feet (1,508 m), so visitors arriving from lower altitudes may notice the thinner air at first. Its location in Medellín makes it especially convenient for passengers who want a quicker connection to the urban core without using a larger, farther-out airport.
Overview
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Medellín, Colombia, and it remains an important local gateway for travelers heading into the city and the surrounding region. Identified by EOH and SKMD, the airport sits at an elevation of 4,949 feet (1,508 m), so visitors arriving from lower altitudes may notice the thinner air at first. Its location in Medellín makes it especially convenient for passengers who want a quicker connection to the urban core without using a larger, farther-out airport.
What Travelers Should Know
- Airport codes: EOH for passengers and SKMD for flight operations
- Serves: Medellín, one of Colombia’s main business and cultural centers
- Elevation: 4,949 ft (1,508 m), which can affect weather and aircraft performance
- Runway: 02/20, 8,202 ft long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted for operations
- Time zone: America/Bogota, useful to confirm when checking schedules and transfers
Practical Flight Notes
For visitors, the single lighted asphalt runway gives a good sense of the airport’s straightforward layout and practical role. A runway length of 8,202 feet supports regular operations while keeping the airport easier to navigate than a sprawling international hub. Because Medellín’s terrain and elevation shape local flying conditions, it is wise to monitor departure times closely and allow extra flexibility in your plans. When arranging pickups, tours, or onward connections, make sure all times are confirmed in the America/Bogota time zone to avoid simple but common scheduling mistakes.
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FAQ
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is located in Medellin, Colombia (South America), at coordinates 6.220°, -75.590°.
- Its IATA code is EOH and its ICAO code is SKMD.
- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport serves Medellin, Colombia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport operates on America/Bogota local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport sits at latitude 6.220° and longitude -75.590°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EOH. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EOH is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EOH on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 13-157 Carrera 65, Medellín, Antioquia, 50040, Colombia, the phone number is +57 4 2857430, the official website is http://aeropuertoolayaherrera.gov.co/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Colombia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.