Termal Airport (PRQ)

Aeropuerto Primer Teniente Jorge Eduardo Casco serves Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña in Chaco Province, strategically positioned 5 kilometers northwest of Argentina's second-largest Chaco city. Named in August 2014 to honor Malvinas War veteran Teniente Jorge Eduardo Casco, this modern facility replaced earlier infrastructure when it was inaugurated on August 16, 1998, under Governor Ángel Rozas administration, covering an expansive 750-hectare site.

The terminal building spans 530 square meters, providing essential passenger services within a compact but efficient layout designed for regional operations. At 308 feet elevation covering 750 hectares, the airport operates a single asphalt runway measuring 1,800 meters in length by 33 meters in width, oriented 03/21 to accommodate prevailing wind patterns across the Chaco plains. A non-directional beacon (Ident: PSP) operates on-field to assist aircraft navigation in the region's variable weather conditions.

Modernization efforts culminated in September 2011 with radar installation, significantly enhancing air traffic control capabilities and operational safety standards. This technological upgrade positioned the airport to handle more comprehensive flight operations while meeting contemporary aviation requirements for the Gran Chaco region.

Historically serving various carriers including LAER (Línea Aérea de Entre Ríos), Aerolineas Argentinas Express, and regional operators, the airport has maintained connections to major Argentine cities including Buenos Aires, Resistencia, Córdoba, and Rosario. Current operations focus on government flights, emergency services, and charter activities supporting Chaco Province's agricultural economy and administrative functions. The facility serves as a crucial link for Argentina's northern interior, connecting isolated communities with national transportation networks while supporting medical evacuation capabilities for this vast agricultural region.