José María Córdova Airport to undergo runway maintenance in November

The José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, which serves Medellín and the Aburrá Valley, has announced scheduled runway closures for maintenance work from November 11 to November 29, 2026. The maintenance, authorized by the Civil Aeronautics authority, aims to improve safety and service conditions at the terminal.

The closures will occur during early morning hours in two phases. From November 11 to November 22, the runway will close daily from 00:30 to 05:30. From November 23 to November 29, the closure period will shift to 01:00 to 05:00.

The passenger terminal will remain open 24 hours a day. The airport administration stated that the schedule was coordinated with operating airlines to minimize the impact on commercial operations, and travelers are advised to confirm their itineraries directly with their airlines.