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    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "El Mait\u00e9n"
  },
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    "Various regional carriers"
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      "value": "45 minutes"
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    },
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      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "El Mait\u00e9n",
  "code": "EMX",
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  "connection_tips": "El Mait\u00e9n Airport (EMX) is a specialized regional aviation facility located in the scenic foothills of the Andes Mountains in Argentina\u2019s Chubut Province. For travelers and railway enthusiasts, it is vital to understand that EMX is a basic airstrip and does not host regularly scheduled commercial passenger airline services; most visitors to the region fly commercially into Esquel Airport (EQS) or El Bols\u00f3n Airport (EHL) and complete their journey by road.\n\nThe facility features a unique layout with three unpaved grass runways, making it a favorite for general aviation pilots and private charters interested in exploring northern Patagonia. The airport serves as the premier entry point for the historic town of El Mait\u00e9n, famously recognized as the headquarters and primary workshop for 'La Trochita,' the Old Patagonian Express narrow-gauge steam train.\n\nA critical connection tip for pilots is recognizing that the grass runways are highly sensitive to the regional climate; during the Andean winter (June to September) and after heavy rain, the field can become soft or flooded, rendering it unusable for many aircraft. There is no formal passenger terminal building; travelers are typically met directly at the airstrip by pre-arranged private vehicles or local contacts. Ground transportation into the town center\u2014which is just a short distance away\u2014must be settled in advance, as on-demand taxi services are not stationed at the airfield. Amenities are non-existent at the site, so visitors should source all supplies in El Mait\u00e9n or El Bols\u00f3n before departure.",
  "country": "Argentina",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange transport into El Maiten ahead, as no taxis wait at the field.",
    "Check runway conditions locally, since grass surfaces can turn unusable.",
    "Bring food, water, and basics; the airfield has no concessions.",
    "Plan daylight-only arrivals because EMX is VFR-only with no lights.",
    "La Trochita's historic workshops are the main stop near the airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "EMX",
  "icao": "SAVD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -42.0292015076,
  "layover_planner_info": "Consider local transport options for layovers.",
  "longitude": -71.1725006104,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk for assistance.",
  "name": "El Mait\u00e9n Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AEP",
      "name": "Aeroparque Jorge Newbery"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "El Mait\u00e9n Airport (SAVD) serves the small town of El Mait\u00e9n in the Chubut Province of Argentina, positioned in the scenic foothills of the Andes Mountains. As a public-use facility, the airport provides essential aviation access for this historic railway town, which is famously recognized as the headquarters and primary workshop for 'La Trochita,' the Old Patagonian Express narrow-gauge steam train. Its location makes it a primary choice for railway heritage enthusiasts, government officials, and private pilots exploring the diverse landscapes of northern Patagonia.\n\nThe terminal facilities at El Mait\u00e9n are extremely minimalist, reflecting its role as a regional airstrip rather than a commercial hub. There is no large passenger terminal building; instead, the facility consists of basic structures used for aircraft coordination and passenger staging. Visitors will find no commercial amenities such as restaurants, retail shops, or public Wi-Fi on-site. The facility is designed purely for the functional requirements of general aviation and light charter flights, meaning all travelers must be self-sufficient and coordinate their arrivals directly with local contacts in the El Mait\u00e9n town center.\n\nOperational activity at EMX is distinctive for the region, maintaining three grass runways arranged to accommodate varying wind conditions, with the primary runway (05/23) measuring 1,554 meters. All flight operations are conducted under visual flight rules (VFR) and are strictly limited to daylight hours. Pilots should be mindful that the grass surfaces are highly sensitive to the Andean climate; during the winter months or after heavy rainfall, the runways can become soft, rendering them unusable for many aircraft. The airport remains a rustic but indispensable node for the local community, supporting both the preservation of Patagonian cultural heritage and the logistical needs of the surrounding agricultural and forestry sectors.",
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