José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,144

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 4.15%

In July 2025, José María Córdova International Airport handled 4,144 departing flights, a year‑over‑year change of 4.15%. The increase reflects steady demand in Colombia’s Antioquia region and network fine‑tuning around leisure peaks, with capacity aligned to domestic and short‑haul international markets.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 80.31%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: −4.92%

Cancelled Flights: 12

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −84.62%

Departure on‑time performance reached 80.31% (−4.92% YoY), with afternoon showers and air traffic metering occasionally stretching turnarounds. Cancelled departures totaled 12 (−84.62% YoY), limiting severe disruption; travelers still felt queues during weekend peaks, so allowing buffer remains prudent.

Airlines Serving José María Córdova International Airport

Service at José María Córdova International Airport is led by national carriers and key regional operators linking Bogotá and major Colombian cities, with selected links to North America and Panama. This network design concentrates on domestic connectivity while offering seasonal leisure options.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly stable and departure punctuality hover near current levels; afternoon convection and Friday–Sunday peaks may still cause pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.