โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Zapala Airport (APZ), formally known as Vicecomodoro Olezza Airport, is located in the Neuquรฉn Province of Argentina, serving the city of Zapala and the surrounding central Patagonian region. The airport features a modest terminal building designed to handle regional traffic. While it has historically hosted scheduled flights from carriers like LADE (Lรญneas Aรฉreas del Estado), it frequently operates with a primary focus on general aviation, government, and sanitary flights. The terminal infrastructure is preserved but basic, consisting of a small main hall that integrates check-in and waiting areas.\n\nOperational procedures at Zapala are straightforward and typical of small Argentine aerodromes. When commercial or charter flights are running, passenger processing is quick due to low volumes. Security measures are standard for domestic flights, involving basic baggage screening and personal checks, but lacking the advanced technology found at major hubs like Buenos Aires. Passengers board aircraft by walking directly onto the tarmac, where the strong Patagonian winds are a constant environmental factor to consider.\n\nAmenities at APZ are sparse. The terminal provides essential facilities such as restrooms and seating, but travelers should not expect dining services, retail shops, or Wi-Fi. Transport to the city center is typically by taxi or private vehicle. The airport's strategic location makes it a potential alternate for flights diverted from nearby airports like Neuquรฉn (NQN) or San Martรญn de los Andes (CPC) during adverse weather, though its own operational capacity is limited.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow adequate time for connections. Check with airline for specific requirements.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
D. Casimiro Szlapelis Airport (ARR) serves the town of Alto Rรญo Senguer in the Chubut Province of Argentina. Located in the heart of Patagonia, the airport is named after a pioneering local aviator and provides essential connectivity for this remote region. While not a major commercial hub, it has historically received service from LADE (Lรญneas Aรฉreas del Estado), which operates flights connecting isolated Patagonian communities. The terminal infrastructure is small and functional, designed to handle low passenger volumes and general aviation traffic.\n\nOperational procedures at the airport are simple and informal. When scheduled flights are operating, check-in is handled manually at a small counter within the terminal building. Security screening is basic, consistent with the low threat level and community nature of the facility. Passengers should be prepared for the harsh Patagonian climate; boarding involves walking across the apron, which is frequently swept by strong winds and can be covered in snow during the winter months.\n\nAmenities at the airport are very limited. There are restrooms and a waiting area, but travelers will not find duty-free shops, restaurants, or currency exchange services. The town of Alto Rรญo Senguer is nearby, offering accommodation and dining options. The airport is primarily used by government flights, private pilots, and occasional scheduled services, making it a quiet outpost in the vast southern landscape.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow adequate time for connections. Check with airline for specific requirements.
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