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Gateway to Argentina's Catamarca province in the Andean northwest.
Location
Catamarca, Argentina
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (IATA: CTC, ICAO: SANC) serves the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, the capital of Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina. The airport handles domestic and limited international traffic, connecting the region to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities.
The airport is named after Argentine military leader Coronel Felipe Varela. It sits at an elevation of approximately 1,522 meters (4,993 feet) above sea level, which influences aircraft performance and operations. Despite its international designation, the facility primarily serves domestic routes.
Catamarca Province is known for mining, Andean landscapes, and indigenous cultural heritage. The airport plays an important role in regional connectivity, as road distances to major Argentine cities are considerable.
Terminals
The airport operates a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Taxis and remises (hired cars) are the main ground transportation options connecting the airport to the city of Catamarca.
Airlines here
Aerolíneas Argentinas is the primary carrier serving the airport, operating flights to Buenos Aires and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Argentine military and political figure Coronel Felipe Varela.
- ›Sits at an elevation of approximately 1,522 meters (4,993 feet) above sea level.
- ›Holds international airport designation despite predominantly domestic operations.
- ›Serves Catamarca Province, known for copper and gold mining activity.
- ›Located in the Andean northwest region of Argentina.
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