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28 de Noviembre Airport (El Turbio) sits just outside the town of Veintiocho de Noviembre and serves the Rรญo Turbio area and nearby communities in Santa Cruz's Cuenca Carbonรญfera. The passenger terminal is small and designed for regional traffic rather than large-scale hub operations. Infrastructure is compact but purpose-built: the terminal building is about 1,200 square meters, with adjacent facilities for fire services and ambulance support. The airfield includes a control tower and a primary runway measuring roughly 1,750 meters by 30 meters, suitable for aircraft like Boeing 737s and Aerolรญneas Argentinas Embraer regional jets. The airport was authorized for operations by Argentina's civil aviation authority (ANAC) in September 2013 and later incorporated into the national airport system in May 2015. These milestones formalized its role as the main air gateway for Rรญo Turbio and 28 de Noviembre.
Plan transfers carefully at 28 de Noviembre Airport. The facility maintains flexible scheduling to accommodate weather-related delays common in the region. Ground transportation options include rental vehicles and taxi services, though advance booking is recommended. Seasonal weather patterns significantly impact flight operations, requiring travelers to maintain flexible schedules. The airport's strategic location serves multiple communities across the surrounding region. Emergency services and medical evacuation capabilities are maintained year-round for community safety. Local aviation services include flight training, aircraft maintenance, and specialized charter operations. Weather monitoring systems provide essential data for safe flight operations in challenging conditions. The facility coordinates closely with regional air traffic control for optimal flight routing. Baggage handling procedures are streamlined due to the airport's focused operational scope.
Check terminal and airline baggage transfer rules, especially on separate tickets.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: January 1980 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources