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Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport
Esquel, Argentina
Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport
Gateway to Patagonia's lakes and mountains in Argentina.
- ›Located in Chubut Province in Argentine Patagonia.
- ›Serves as the main air gateway to Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›Esquel is also known for the La Trochita narrow-gauge steam railway, a major tourist attraction.
- ›The airport holds an international designation despite predominantly handling domestic flights.
- ›Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,621 feet (799 meters) above sea level.
Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi Airport serves the small but scenically dramatic city of Esquel in Chubut Province, Argentine Patagonia. Named after a local aviation pioneer, the airport plays a vital role connecting this remote region to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities, supporting tourism to nearby Los Alerces National Park and the famous La Trochita narrow-gauge railway. Its compact infrastructure reflects the intimate character of this frontier Andean town.
- Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
- Taxi services available outside the terminal
- Remis (private hire cars) bookable locally
- Car rental agencies available in the city center
- Hotel shuttle transfers arranged in advance
- Hotel Tehuelche Esquel
- Hostería La Chacra
- Hotel Sol del Sur
- Cumbres de Esquel
The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. The city of Esquel, just a few kilometres away, has a good selection of parrillas, cafés, and regional restaurants serving Patagonian lamb and local trout. Stocking up on snacks in town before departure is strongly recommended for longer journeys.
- Arrange ground transport in advance as taxis at the airport can be scarce after flight arrivals.
- Book flights well ahead during ski season (July–August) and summer trekking season (December–February) as capacity is limited.
- Carry local Argentine pesos as card payment options in the region can be unreliable.
- Check weather conditions before travel as Andean fog and wind can occasionally affect flight schedules.
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