🌄 Medellín's Regional Route Outpaces the Capital: SKRG Leads Colombia with 11.3% Growth
Colombia's business aviation market is showing a divergent pattern of "stable home base, hot regional routes." Avi-Go data shows that over the past 90 days (May 10 to August 8, 2026), Medellín SKRG recorded 464 takeoffs and landings, an 11.3% increase (+47 movements) over 417 in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the capital Bogotá SKBO remains the absolute home base with 1,788 movements, though this represents a slight 1.8% decline from 1,820 last year. Bogotá's volume is about 3.9 times that of Medellín, yet the growth momentum has clearly shifted toward regional gateways.
Impact: The capital airport's overall volume is stabilizing, with incremental growth transferring to regional gateways such as Medellín. Operators may recalibrate their ranking of Colombian destination value; SKRG's double-digit growth creates a new demand gap for regional FBOs and ground services.
Recommendation: Operators positioning for Colombia's regional routes should evaluate SKRG's parking and load resources before Q4 2026 to seize the growth window; FBOs should assess Medellín's route structure within September and connect early with the growing customer base ahead of rising demand.