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Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport

Rawson, Argentina
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6
Routes out
6
Destinations
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141 ft
Elevation
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Patagonia's gateway serving Argentina's Chubut province coast.

Location
Trelew/Rawson, Argentina
Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport is a regional airport located near Trelew, serving the broader Chubut province region in Argentine Patagonia, including the nearby provincial capital Rawson. Despite being officially associated with Rawson, the airport is physically situated closer to Trelew and functions as the primary air access point for the area. The airport serves domestic routes connecting Patagonia to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities, supporting both tourism and business travel. The surrounding region is known for its Welsh heritage communities, Valdés Peninsula wildlife reserves, and coastal natural attractions. The airport is named after Argentine naval aviator Almirante Marco Andrés Zar, honoring his contributions to Argentine aviation history. It handles a modest volume of passengers typical of a regional Patagonian airport.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Trelew or Rawson is available via taxi and remis (private hire car) services.
Airlines here
Aerolíneas Argentinas and Austral operate domestic services from this airport, with connections primarily to Buenos Aires.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Argentine naval aviator Almirante Marco Andrés Zar.
  • ›Located near Trelew despite being officially associated with the provincial capital Rawson.
  • ›Serves as a key access point for tourists visiting the Valdés Peninsula UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›The Chubut province region has a notable Welsh immigrant community and cultural heritage.
  • ›IATA code REL references the Rawson/Trelew area it serves.
Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (6 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

TRIP Linhas A
8R
Aerolineas Argentinas
AR

Routes

REL → CRD8R · SF3
REL → BHI8R · SF3
REL → EQS8R · SF3
REL → BRC8R · SF3
REL → EZEAR · 737
REL → AEPAR · 737
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City & Place Guide

Patagonian capital where wildlife, history, and Welsh heritage meet.

Rawson is the small, often-overlooked capital of Chubut Province in Argentine Patagonia. Sitting at the mouth of the Chubut River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, the city offers a relaxed pace, important provincial institutions, and easy access to extraordinary wildlife reserves.

Founded in 1865 by Welsh settlers, Rawson retains traces of that pioneering heritage while functioning as a working government town. Its proximity to Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdés makes it a practical stop or base for exploring one of the world's great wildlife regions. Nearby Playa Unión provides a low-key beach escape popular with locals.

  • •Playa Unión — lively beach village at the river mouth with sea lions and fishing boats
  • •Rawson Port (Puerto Rawson) — watch Commerson's dolphins riding the surf near the jetty
  • •Museo Histórico Regional — traces Welsh colonization and Patagonian territorial history
  • •Casa de Gobierno — striking provincial government building in the city center
  • •Chubut River Estuary — prime bird-watching spot for flamingos, herons, and shorebirds
  • •Parque Industrial Artesanal — local crafts showcasing Patagonian wool and Welsh-influenced goods

Getting around: Rawson has no rail service; local buses (colectivos) connect the city center to Playa Unión and nearby Trelew regularly and cheaply. Taxis and remises (hired cars) are readily available for point-to-point trips. Renting a car in Trelew (just 7 km away, with a regional airport) is the most flexible option for reaching outlying wildlife sites.

Best time: Visit between September and March for the best wildlife sightings, warmer temperatures, and lively beach activity at Playa Unión.

Local food: Try freshly caught centolla (king crab) and merluza (hake) at Playa Unión's seaside restaurants, and seek out traditional Welsh torta negra (black cake) and té galés (Welsh tea) in nearby Gaiman.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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