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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "Catamarca"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Aerolineas Argentinas"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Catamarca",
  "code": "CTC",
  "connection_tips": "Catamarca Airport (CTC) is a compact Argentine regional airport where the terminal is easy but the network remains limited. For most travelers, the real connection point is Buenos Aires, whether through Aeroparque or another larger airport, not Catamarca itself. That means the airport works well as an origin or destination for the province, but any same-day onward plan should be structured with the capital hub in mind.\n\nThe airport's simplicity is a genuine advantage locally. Short walks and easy processing help reduce stress. But they do not change the fact that a disrupted regional flight can still have outsized consequences if the onward booking is separate or time-critical. Buenos Aires should carry the buffer, not Catamarca.\n\nUse CTC as a straightforward spoke airport. Enjoy the easy local process, but protect the Buenos Aires side of the itinerary with realistic margins. Catamarca is efficient on the ground; the fragility lies in the thin domestic schedule and in the reliance on the larger national hub beyond it. If the onward segment matters, build the safety margin at Aeroparque rather than in Catamarca. The airport is a good endpoint for the province, not the place to gamble on a tight downstream handoff. In northwest Argentina, the hub connection remains the part of the itinerary that deserves the extra time.",
  "country": "Argentina",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/ar.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ARS",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Car rentals are scarce\u2014reserve in advance if you plan to explore the Andean region.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Coronel+Felipe+Varela+International+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ARS",
  "iataCode": "CTC",
  "icao": "SANC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -28.5956001282,
  "layover_planner_info": "Free Wi\u2011Fi and a small kiosk are available; the city center is a short taxi ride away.",
  "longitude": -65.751701355,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline desks close after the last flight\u2014contact Aerolineas Argentinas support for changes.",
  "name": "Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "EZE",
      "name": "Ministro Pistarini International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "IRJ",
      "name": "Capitan V A Almonacid Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC/SANC) is the primary aviation hub serving the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca and the surrounding Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina. Situated at the foot of the Ambato and Ancasti mountains, the airport is a critical gateway for the region's mining and agricultural sectors, as well as providing essential air links for tourists visiting the high-altitude landscapes of the Puna and the historic colonial architecture of the city. It primarily facilitates regular scheduled domestic flights to Buenos Aires, operated by the national carrier, Aerolineas Argentinas.\n\nThe terminal building is a functional and well-maintained single-story facility designed to manage the regional passenger volume efficiently. Inside, travelers will find multiple check-in counters, a streamlined security checkpoint, and a comfortable waiting room with air conditioning. Amenities at CTC include a small cafe offering regional snacks and traditional Argentine refreshments, a selection of local retail stalls featuring Catamarca's famous hand-woven ponchos and regional crafts, and clean restroom facilities. The terminal design focuses on providing a professional and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors to this high-altitude province.\n\nOperational capacity at Catamarca Airport is supported by a single paved runway (02/20) measuring approximately 2,800 meters in length, which is capable of handling narrow-body commercial jets such as the Boeing 737 and Embraer 190. Navigation through the terminal is exceptionally easy due to its compact and logical layout, ensuring short walking distances for all passengers. For ground transportation, the airport is located about 15 kilometers from the city center, with official taxi services and several car rental agencies readily available in the arrivals hall to transport visitors to their local destinations or regional hotels.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.aa2000.com.ar/catamarca"
}