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Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport
San Rafael, Argentina
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SAMR
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2470 ft
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Gateway to Mendoza's southern wine country, San Rafael.
Location
San Rafael, Argentina
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport, designated by IATA code AFA and ICAO code SAMR, serves the city of San Rafael in the Mendoza Province of Argentina. It is the primary commercial airport for the southern Mendoza region, connecting the area to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities.
The airport is named in honor of a fallen Argentine military figure and operates as a regional facility supporting both commercial and general aviation. It plays an important role in supporting the local wine, olive, and tourism industries of the San Rafael oasis region.
Flights primarily link San Rafael to Buenos Aires, making the airport a key link for business and leisure travelers who would otherwise face a lengthy overland journey across the Pampas and Andean foothills.
Terminals
The airport operates a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into San Rafael city center is available via taxis and remises (hired cars), as public bus service to the airport is limited.
Airlines here
Aerolíneas Argentinas has historically been the primary carrier serving the airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 7 km from downtown San Rafael, Mendoza Province.
- ›Serves a region renowned for wine production, particularly Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- ›The airport name honors Suboficial Ayudante Santiago Germano, an Argentine military figure.
- ›Elevation of the airport is approximately 747 meters (2,451 feet) above sea level.
- ›Operates primarily domestic routes, with Buenos Aires being the main destination.
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Routes
AFA → LUQAR · E90
AFA → AEPAR · E90
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