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    "addressCountry": "Argentina",
    "addressLocality": "Villa Mercedes"
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  "city": "Villa Mercedes",
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  "connection_tips": "Villa Reynolds Airport operates as a joint military-civilian facility serving Villa Mercedes in San Luis Province, Argentina. The airport's strategic position in central Argentina makes it an ideal hub for connecting to major destinations via Buenos Aires. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 35\u00b0C, affecting aircraft performance and passenger comfort, while winter months bring occasional frost requiring de-icing procedures. Ground transportation options include rental cars from major agencies, taxi services, and hotel shuttles to Villa Mercedes city center, located 8 kilometers northwest of the airport.\n\nThe facility's modern 1,000-square-meter terminal offers basic amenities including waiting areas, restrooms, and snack services suitable for regional operations. The airport features dual runway configurations, though only Runway 6/24 remains operational while Runway 10/28 is currently closed for maintenance. Local aviation services include charter flights for business travelers, comprehensive maintenance facilities, flight training operations, and specialized agricultural aviation supporting the region's extensive farming activities. Argentine Air Force base operations share the facility, requiring enhanced security protocols that may extend check-in and boarding times during peak military activity periods.\n\nThe airport's VOR-DME navigation system (RYD) and non-directional beacon provide reliable instrument approach capabilities during adverse weather conditions common in the Pampas region. Military coordination requirements mean civilian flights may experience scheduling adjustments or temporary delays, so always confirm departure times on travel day and arrive early for security screening. Aerolineas Argentinas provides primary commercial connections to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield and Ezeiza International Airport, with additional regional services to Mendoza, C\u00f3rdoba, and other Argentine destinations.",
  "country": "Argentina",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Villa Reynolds Airport in San Luis hosts military activity.",
    "Civil passengers should allow security checks and arrange ground transport in town.",
    "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."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "VME",
  "icao": "SAOR",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -14.204726743906946,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities.",
  "longitude": -60.87714708293077,
  "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 for assistance.",
  "name": "Villa Reynolds Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ARR",
      "name": "D. Casimiro Szlapelis Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VGS",
      "name": "General Villegas Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VLG",
      "name": "Villa Gesell Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Villa Reynolds Airport (VME/SAOR) operates as a strategically important joint military-civilian facility positioned 8 kilometers southeast of Villa Mercedes in San Luis Province, serving dual roles as commercial aviation gateway and home base for the Argentine Air Force's V Air Brigade stationed at Guarnici\u00f3n A\u00e9rea Villa Mercedes. Covering 80 hectares with a modern 1,000-square-meter terminal building, this essential facility combines civilian regional connectivity with national defense operations in Argentina's central Pampas region, where the humid subtropical climate (Cfa) brings long hot summers exceeding 35\u00b0C and short cool winters requiring occasional de-icing procedures.\n\nFunctional terminal infrastructure serves both civilian passengers and military personnel, featuring basic but adequate amenities including waiting areas, restrooms, and snack services designed to support regional operations while maintaining security protocols required for the co-located air force base operations. The facility's dual runway configuration includes the operational 6/24 runway while 10/28 remains closed for maintenance, with VOR-DME navigation system (RYD) and non-directional beacon enabling reliable instrument approaches during adverse weather conditions common in the Pampas region where agricultural aviation supports extensive farming operations throughout San Luis Province.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize coordinated military-civilian usage where Argentine Air Force operations can affect civilian flight schedules, requiring passengers to confirm departure times and allow extra time for enhanced security screening during periods of heightened military activity. Commercial services primarily connect to Buenos Aires through both Jorge Newbery Airfield and Ezeiza International Airport via Aerol\u00edneas Argentinas, with additional regional connections to Mendoza, C\u00f3rdoba, and other Argentine destinations supporting business travel, agricultural commerce, and regional connectivity across the central Pampas economic zone.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond regional connectivity to anchoring national defense capabilities through the V Air Brigade operations while supporting San Luis Province's agricultural economy where specialized aviation services enable crop monitoring, pesticide application, and emergency medical evacuations across vast farming territories. The facility exemplifies successful dual-use airport operations where military and civilian aviation coexist through careful coordination, demonstrating how shared infrastructure can serve both national security imperatives and regional economic development needs in Argentina's agriculturally productive heartland.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SAOR/Villa-Reynolds-Airport"
}