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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "Necochea"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Private / Charter",
    "LADE (Seasonal)"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@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": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Necochea",
  "code": "NEC",
  "connection_tips": "Necochea Airport (NEC) serves Argentina's Atlantic coast region with limited scheduled services, primarily accommodating charter flights and seasonal LADE (L\u00edneas A\u00e9reas Del Estado) operations to this agricultural and tourism center located 8 kilometers northwest of Necochea city. The airport sits at 22 meters elevation with an asphalt runway suitable for light aircraft and small commercial planes, though operations can be affected by strong coastal winds and seasonal weather patterns affecting the Buenos Aires Province coastline.\n\nThe airport covers 280 hectares with a 460-square-meter terminal positioned strategically near Puerto Quequ\u00e9n, one of Argentina's major grain export ports handling significant volumes of soybeans, wheat, and corn from the fertile Pampas region. Commercial aviation connections typically route through larger hubs like \u00c1stor Piazzolla International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, located 140 kilometers northeast, or require charter arrangements for direct access to this region known for its extensive beaches, fishing industry, and agricultural processing facilities.\n\nGround transportation requires advance coordination as regular taxi services are limited, with most passengers arranging transfers through coastal hotels or tour operators serving the popular summer beach destination along the Quequ\u00e9n Grande River mouth. The airport's proximity to both the Atlantic coast and railway connections via Ferrosur Roca to Buenos Aires makes it strategically important for business travelers accessing the port facilities and seasonal tourists visiting the 13-berth port complex spanning both sides of the Quequ\u00e9n Grande River.",
  "country": "Argentina",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=ARS",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Enjoy the quiet and functional atmosphere of this regional Argentinian coastal hub.",
    "Verify your flight status with your operator before heading to the airport.",
    "Be fully self-sufficient as amenities are limited on-site.",
    "Coordinate your ground transport or hotel pickup in advance.",
    "Explore the nearby Puerto Quequ\u00e9n for a glimpse into one of Argentina's major ports."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Necochea+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  },
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  "iataCode": "NEC",
  "icao": "SAZO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -38.489,
  "layover_planner_info": "No facilities available; the terminal is for immediate transitions and flight briefings only. The city center is a short drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": -58.815,
  "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 your private pilot or charter service provider for assistance with any schedule changes.",
  "name": "Necochea Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MDQ",
      "name": "\u00c1stor Piazzolla International Airport (Mar del Plata)"
    },
    {
      "code": "MJR",
      "name": "Miramar Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "OYO",
      "name": "Tres Arroyos Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TDL",
      "name": "H\u00e9roes de Malvinas Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Necochea Airport (NEC), also known as Aeropuerto de Necochea, is a regional facility serving the coastal city of Necochea and the southeastern Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. The terminal is a functional building that primarily handles domestic charter flights and private aviation, playing a key role in connecting this productive agricultural and tourism region with major hubs like Buenos Aires. it is a critical air link for the local community, especially during the peak summer tourist season when visitors flock to the city's extensive beaches.\n\nInside the terminal, facilities are basic, featuring standard regional airport amenities such as check-in counters, a small waiting area, and administrative offices for airport management. While regular scheduled commercial passenger services have been intermittent, the airport is equipped to handle smaller aircraft and is a key asset for regional connectivity in the southeastern part of the province. The facility plays a vital role in supporting the local economy, which is based on agriculture, port activities (Puerto Quequ\u00e9n), and tourism.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to Necochea city center and nearby beach areas is readily available via local taxis and pre-arranged private vehicles. The airport's location in the fertile Pampas region near the Atlantic coast offers travelers unique views of the surrounding farmlands and the ocean during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the economic development and connectivity of the Necochea district, ensuring that this important coastal and commercial region remains accessible by air.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SAZO/Necochea-Airport"
}