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    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "Maquinchao"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Aerolineas Argentinas"
  ],
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      "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"
    },
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  "city": "Maquinchao",
  "code": "MQD",
  "connection_tips": "Maquinchao Airport (MQD) is an exceptionally remote regional aviation facility serving the town of Maquinchao and the surrounding high-altitude Patagonian steppe in Argentina's R\u00edo Negro Province. It is absolutely essential to pre-arrange your pickup through your accommodation or a local contact, as on-demand taxis do not wait at the terminal area during the infrequent arrival of flights. The terminal is a minimalist structure that handles essential administrative processing but lacks modern commercial passenger amenities like cafes, retail shops, or ATMs. Always carry sufficient Argentine Pesos (ARS) in cash for all local transactions, as electronic payment options and banking facilities are limited within the immediate airport vicinity.\n\nSituated on the northern edge of the town center, getting to and from the terminal is very rapid but requires careful advance planning. For those with light luggage, walking to the town center is a viable 15 to 20-minute option. Travelers must be 100% self-sufficient, carrying their own food, high-quality drinking water, and extreme cold-weather gear, especially during the harsh Patagonian winter (June to August).\n\nFor most travelers, local taxi services provide the only reliable method of motorized transport; a typical ride to the central residential district or the train station takes less than 5 minutes and is very affordable. Air service is primarily provided by LADE (L\u00edneas A\u00e9reas del Estado), which operates small turboprop rotations from San Carlos de Bariloche (BRC) or Viedma. Flights are strictly based on Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and are notoriously subject to sudden delays or cancellations due to the high winds and sub-zero temperatures common on the plateau.",
  "country": "Argentina",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Pre-arrange a local taxi pickup; none wait at the terminal rank.",
    "Connect through Buenos Aires for all major airline travel.",
    "The airport is only 5 minutes from the town center.",
    "Arrive self-sufficient with water and snacks; services are limited.",
    "Check for seasonal wind delays, common in the Patagonian steppe.",
    "MQD is a Patagonian lifeline field where wind and winter reliability matter most.",
    "Confirm your return flight locally during winter, when links can be intermittent."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ARS",
  "iataCode": "MQD",
  "icao": "SAVQ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -41.2430992126,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -68.7078018188,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Maquinchao Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BRC",
      "name": "San Carlos de Bariloche Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "IGB",
      "name": "Ingeniero Jacobacci - Captain H R Bord\u00f3n Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "LMD",
      "name": "Los Menucos Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Maquinchao Airport (MQD), also known as SAVQ, is a critical regional aviation facility situated on the northern edge of the town of Maquinchao in Argentina's R\u00edo Negro Province. Positioned at an elevation of 2,910 feet on the vast Patagonian plateau, the airport serves as a developmental (fomento) hub, providing essential connectivity for isolated communities where commercial profitability is low but social necessity is high. Maquinchao itself is famously known as the 'Capital of Wool,' and the airport plays a supportive role in the region's prominent sheep-farming industry and government logistics.\n\nThe airfield features a rugged infrastructure centered around two unpaved grass runways, designated 08/26 (1,172 meters) and 06/24 (1,146 meters). The passenger terminal is a modest, functional structure designed for small-scale operations rather than high-volume transit. Facilities are focused on essential passenger processing and administrative needs, lacking the commercial retail and luxury amenities of major urban hubs. Air service is primarily provided by LADE (L\u00edneas A\u00e9reas del Estado), the Argentine Air Force's regional carrier, which utilizes specialized turboprop aircraft such as the Saab 340 or Twin Otter that are capable of operating on grass surfaces to link the town with larger regional centers like San Carlos de Bariloche or Viedma.\n\nFlight operations at Maquinchao are significantly influenced by some of the most extreme weather conditions in South America. The town holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Argentina at -35.0\u00b0C (-31\u00b0F), and the harsh Patagonian winters frequently bring heavy snow and sub-zero conditions that can impact flight schedules. Additionally, the high winds characteristic of the plateau require high levels of pilot proficiency for safe operations. Ground transportation is primarily managed through local taxis and private arrangements, as the airport is a vital lifeline for medical emergencies and rapid transport when the region's roads are rendered difficult by seasonal weather patterns.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SAVQ/Maquinchao-Airport"
}