โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
110
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Basic regional airport.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow extra time for transfers.
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.
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