Cutral-Co Airport (CUT)

Cutral Có Airport (CUT) is a strategically located regional airfield in the Neuquén Province of Argentina, serving the twin cities of Cutral Có and Plaza Huincul. Historically significant as the birthplace of Argentina's oil industry, the airport continues to play a vital role in supporting the energy and mining sectors of the region. The facility features two asphalt runways, with the primary runway (07/25) measuring 1,694 meters, allowing it to handle mid-sized corporate jets and regional turboprop aircraft that frequent the area for business and government purposes. The terminal building at Cutral Có is a functional 400-square-meter structure that provides essential services for passengers and flight crews. While it lacks the extensive shopping and dining options of a major international hub, the terminal offers a comfortable lobby, basic check-in facilities, and a dedicated area for general aviation operations. Its proximity to the town—located just 2 kilometers west-southwest of the city center—makes it an extremely convenient gateway for professionals visiting the nearby refineries and industrial zones. The airport also serves as a base for occasional medical evacuation and emergency services for the central Neuquén region. Transit at CUT is informal and primarily focused on domestic or charter operations. While major carriers like Aerolíneas Argentinas do not currently offer scheduled commercial service here (preferring the larger hub at Neuquén capital), the airport is served by LADE (Líneas Aéreas del Estado) and various private charter companies like American Jet. For travelers requiring connections to Buenos Aires or other major hubs, a ground transfer to Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) in Neuquén, approximately 110 kilometers to the east, is the most common route. Ground transportation from CUT to the town is easily managed via local taxi services, which can be pre-arranged or found outside the arrivals area.