Caviahue Airport
Lafontaine, Argentina
Caviahue Airport
Gateway to Patagonian volcano country in Neuquén Province.
- ›Located in Neuquén Province in the Argentine Patagonian Andes.
- ›Serves the Caviahue-Copahue volcanic and geothermal tourism area.
- ›The airport sits at significant elevation due to its Andean mountain setting.
- ›Operations are largely seasonal, peaking during ski and thermal tourism seasons.
- ›The IATA code CVH and ICAO code SAHE identify this facility within Argentine airspace.
Caviahue Airport serves the small resort village of Caviahue in the Neuquén Province of Argentina, nestled in the shadow of the Copahue volcano. The airstrip functions primarily as a regional access point for tourists heading to the thermal baths, ski slopes, and rugged volcanic landscapes of this remote corner of Patagonia. Its limited but essential infrastructure makes it a vital link between this isolated destination and larger Argentine cities.
- Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling light regional traffic with basic passenger facilities.
- Rental vehicles (limited availability, recommended to pre-book)
- Taxi and remis services from local operators
- Private transfers arranged through Caviahue hotels
- Hotel Caviahue
- Copahue Thermal Resort
- Cabañas del Volcán
In-terminal dining options are extremely limited or non-existent, so travellers should plan accordingly. The village of Caviahue, a short drive away, offers a handful of restaurants and lodges serving traditional Argentine cuisine including grilled meats and regional Patagonian dishes.
- Pre-arrange your ground transfer with your hotel as taxis are scarce at this remote airstrip.
- Flights to Caviahue are infrequent and seasonal — confirm schedules well in advance.
- Pack for cold and rapidly changing mountain weather regardless of the season.
- Carry cash as ATM access in Caviahue village is very limited.
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Caviahue Airport is a private use airstrip located 6 kilometres (4 mi) east-northeast of Caviahue, Neuquén, Argentina. It was a public airport until the 1990s, when it was abandoned. Its IATA (CVH), ICAO (SAHE) and local (CAV) codes were dropped. The runway is now in poor condition and the airport is for private use only.
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