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Uspallata Airport

Uspallata, Argentina

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Uspallata Airport

Uspallata, Argentina
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Small Andean airfield serving the Uspallata valley region.

Location
Uspallata, Argentina
Uspallata Airport (ICAO: SAMU) is a small general aviation airfield located in the Uspallata valley of Mendoza Province, Argentina. Situated at high altitude in the Andean foothills, the airport primarily serves light aircraft and private or charter operations rather than scheduled commercial flights. The town of Uspallata itself is a notable waypoint along the historic Ruta Nacional 7, the main road corridor connecting Argentina to Chile through the Andes via the Cristo Redentor pass. The airport supports regional access to this remote area, which has limited ground transport connections.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via Ruta Nacional 7, which connects Uspallata to Mendoza city approximately 100 kilometers to the east.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular service at this general aviation airfield.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Mendoza Province in the Andean foothills of Argentina.
  • ›Serves primarily general aviation, private, and charter aircraft.
  • ›Uspallata sits along Ruta Nacional 7, a key trans-Andean corridor to Chile.
  • ›The high-altitude terrain of the surrounding Andes presents significant operational considerations.
  • ›No IATA code has been assigned, reflecting its non-commercial status.
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A high-altitude gateway nestled among the Andean foothills of Argentina

Uspallata Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located in the Mendoza province of Argentina, serving the mountain town of Uspallata near the Chilean border. Situated at high altitude amid dramatic Andean scenery, it primarily supports light aircraft, private flights, and occasional regional operations rather than scheduled commercial services. The facility plays a modest but practical role for travellers and operators accessing this remote Andean corridor.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-structure facility handling light general aviation traffic with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private taxi or remis from Uspallata town centre
  • Private vehicle or rental car from Mendoza city
  • Intercity bus services on Route 7 connecting Uspallata to Mendoza
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Uspallata
  • Gran Hotel Uspallata
  • Hostel Valle de los Andes
  • Cabañas Los Condores
Dining

The airport itself has no dedicated dining facilities given its small general aviation status. Uspallata town, a short drive away, offers several local restaurants and roadside parrillas serving traditional Argentine cuisine including grilled meats and empanadas. Travellers are advised to eat in town before departing, as onsite catering is not available.

Traveller Tips
  • Altitude in Uspallata exceeds 1,900 metres — allow time to acclimatise before strenuous activity.
  • Route 7 between Uspallata and Mendoza can be affected by snow and road closures in winter months; check conditions in advance.
  • Fuel and aircraft services are extremely limited — private pilots should coordinate logistics well ahead of arrival.
  • Carry local Argentine pesos as card payment infrastructure in the area may be unreliable.

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Uspallata Airport is a public use airport located 5 kilometres (3 mi) north of Uspallata, a small town in the Mendoza Province of Argentina.

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