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Alferez Armando Rodriguez Airport

Las Lomitas, Argentina

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Alferez Armando Rodriguez Airport

Las Lomitas, Argentina

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Remote gateway serving Argentina's Formosa province outback.

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Las Lomitas, Argentina

Alferez Armando Rodriguez Airport is a small regional airport serving Las Lomitas, a town in the Patiño Department of Formosa Province in northwestern Argentina. The airport provides essential air connectivity to this remote, sparsely populated region of the Gran Chaco, where road travel can be difficult and time-consuming. The airport bears the name of Alferez Armando Rodriguez, honoring a figure of local or military significance in Argentine history. It operates limited scheduled services connecting Las Lomitas to provincial and national destinations, primarily serving the local population and government travelers. With IATA code LLS and ICAO code SATK, the airport is a basic facility reflecting the modest infrastructure typical of remote Argentine provincial airports. Air transport is a critical lifeline for communities in this isolated part of Formosa Province.

Terminals

The airport features a single small terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of remote provincial Argentine airports.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into Las Lomitas town center is limited, with taxis and private vehicles being the primary options from the airport.

Notable facts

›Located in the Gran Chaco region, one of South America's most remote and sparsely populated areas.
›Serves Patiño Department, the largest department in Formosa Province by area.
›Named after Alferez Armando Rodriguez, honoring Argentine military heritage.
›Air travel is a critical connection for Las Lomitas given the region's limited road infrastructure.
›Operates under Argentine civil aviation authority ANAC regulations.

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Gateway to the remote Formosa wilderness of northwestern Argentina

Alferez Armando Rodriguez Airport serves Las Lomitas, a small town in the Formosa Province of northwestern Argentina. It functions as a vital regional link for a sparsely populated area where road travel can be lengthy and difficult, particularly during the rainy season. The airport plays an important role in connecting this remote Chaco region community to provincial and national services.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling regional arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available outside the terminal
Private vehicle pickup by arrangement
Local remis (hired car) services from Las Lomitas town

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Las Lomitas
Residencial local guesthouses in Las Lomitas town

Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal are extremely limited given the facility's small size. Visitors are advised to seek meals in Las Lomitas town, where local restaurants and small eateries offer regional Argentine cuisine including stews and grilled meats.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services to Las Lomitas are infrequent and subject to change.
Arrange ground transport ahead of arrival as taxis may not always be waiting at the terminal.
Carry sufficient local currency as ATM availability in Las Lomitas is limited.
Be prepared for extreme heat in summer months; the Chaco region experiences some of Argentina's highest temperatures.

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Alférez Armando Rodríguez Airport is a public use airport serving Las Lomitas, a town in the Formosa Province of Argentina. The airport is 3 kilometres (2 mi) east of the town.

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