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Zapala Airport

Zapala, Argentina

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Zapala Airport

Zapala, Argentina
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3330 ft
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Gateway to Neuquén's volcanic plateau and Andean foothills.

Location
Zapala, Argentina
Zapala Airport (IATA: APZ, ICAO: SAHZ) is a small regional airport serving the city of Zapala in the Neuquén Province of Argentine Patagonia. It sits on the elevated steppe known as the Patagonian plateau, at an elevation of approximately 3,330 feet (1,015 meters) above sea level. The airport primarily supports domestic regional air services connecting Zapala with Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities. It plays a modest but important role in linking this relatively remote city, which serves as a hub for mining, oil, and military activities, to the rest of Argentina.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Zapala is limited, with taxis and private vehicles being the primary options.
Airlines here
LADE (Líneas Aéreas del Estado), the Argentine Air Force's commercial airline, has historically been among the primary carriers serving Zapala Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Zapala is located in Neuquén Province, a major oil and mining region of Argentine Patagonia.
  • ›The airport is operated under Argentine civil aviation authority oversight.
  • ›LADE, the Argentine Air Force's airline, has served this airport as part of its network of remote Patagonian destinations.
  • ›Zapala city is an important military and logistics center near the Andes.
  • ›The surrounding region is known for dinosaur fossil sites and volcanic landscapes.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Patagonia's volcanic heartland beneath endless Argentine skies

Zapala Airport is a small regional airfield serving the town of Zapala in the Neuquén Province of Argentine Patagonia. It functions as a modest gateway for travellers heading to the surrounding high-desert plateau, known for its palaeontological sites, volcanic landscapes, and outdoor recreation. The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, primarily connecting the region to larger Argentine cities.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling all passenger check-in, arrivals, and departures for the airport.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Private vehicle pickup and drop-off
  • Car rental may be available through local agencies in Zapala town
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Coliqueo Zapala
  • Hotel Pehuén Zapala
  • Residencial Zapala
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are extremely limited given the airport's small scale, with basic snacks or a small café-style service when flights are scheduled. The town of Zapala, a short drive away, offers several local restaurants and confiterías serving traditional Patagonian and Argentine cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule in advance as services are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Arrange ground transport ahead of arrival as taxi availability can be limited.
  • Carry local Argentine pesos as card payment options may be restricted at this small facility.
  • If visiting nearby palaeontological or volcanic sites, plan your itinerary carefully as distances in this region are significant.

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Encyclopaedia

Zapala Airport is an airport serving Zapala, a city in the Neuquén Province of Argentina. The airport is 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of the city.

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