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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "Las Heras"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Private Charters",
    "Oil Industry Aviation",
    "Government Flights"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Las Heras",
  "code": "LHS",
  "connection_tips": "Las Heras Airport (LHS) is a specialized regional aviation facility located in the Santa Cruz Province of southern Argentina, serving the town of Las Heras and the surrounding oil-producing regions of the Patagonian steppe. Upon arrival at the Las Heras airstrip via private or chartered aircraft, ground transportation should be pre-arranged. Las Heras is a major center for Argentina's petroleum and natural gas industries; if you are visiting for business or industrial research, ensure your ground transport is confirmed before landing. The regional climate is temperate-continental and extreme, with cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. LHS provide a professional and remarkably direct entry point for business travelers accessing the industrial heart of the southern interior.\n\nWhile the airport primarily handles domestic flights, private charters, and government administrative flights supporting the regional energy sector, it is critical for travelers to understand that LHS currently lacks regularly scheduled large-scale commercial airline services. The airport is located just a few kilometers from the city center. Arriving 45 to 60 minutes before departures is standard for these regional hops. During the winter months (June to September), localized mountain fog and strong Patagonian winds can occasionally lead to flight groundings.\n\nFor commercial domestic or international connections to the northern Santa Cruz region, the primary gateway is Comodoro Rivadavia Airport (CRD), located approximately 230 kilometers (a 3 to 4-hour drive) to the northeast via Provincial Route 43. While local private taxis can be arranged with prior notice, it is highly recommended to coordinate a pickup through your host or specialized energy company representative, as on-demand options directly at the small terminal can be limited. The terminal facilities at LHS are functional and minimalist, providing essential passenger processing but no commercial dining or retail options. When planning a return trip to a major international carrier from Comodoro Rivadavia or Buenos Aires, always allow for a generous buffer in your schedule\u2013ideally 24 hours\u2013to account for potential regional delays and the road journey across the steppe.",
  "country": "Argentina",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Santa Cruz oil/gas hub at 330m elevation on Patagonian steppe.",
    "1,465M asphalt runway 09/27 - daylight ops only, weather dependent.",
    "No scheduled commercial service - charters for petroleum industry.",
    "Comodoro Rivadavia (CRD) 143km for airlines; 3-4hr drive via Route 43.",
    "Winter fog and strong Patagonian winds frequently disrupt operations."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Las+Heras+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ARS",
  "iataCode": "LHS",
  "icao": "SAVH",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -46.5382995605,
  "layover_planner_info": "Minimalist terminal with basic shelter, check-in areas. No shops, lounges, dining, or customs/immigration. 1,465m runway. Few km from Las Heras town center via taxi.",
  "longitude": -68.9653015137,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "No scheduled service - contact charter operators. Road transfer to Comodoro Rivadavia Airport (143km) for commercial flights. Allow 24hr buffer for connections.",
  "name": "Las Heras Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CRD",
      "name": "General Enrique Mosconi International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CVI",
      "name": "Caleta Olivia Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PMQ",
      "name": "Perito Moreno Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ROY",
      "name": "Rio Mayo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Las Heras Airport in Santa Cruz Province is best understood as a Patagonian utility field tied to the energy basin around Las Heras rather than as a normal scheduled-airline terminal. Public aerodrome data identifies SAVH as a small airport at a little over 1,080 ft elevation, which matches its profile as a local access point for charters, official trips, and industry-related flying.\n\nThat profile is specific to the town's economy. Las Heras sits in one of Argentina's oil and gas regions, so the airport's relevance is connected to workforce movement, government access, and practical links across the steppe.\n\nLHS should therefore read as a low-amenity Patagonian airfield with industrial importance and weather exposure, not as a commercial passenger gateway.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SAVH/Las-Heras-Airport"
}