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Patagonia's gateway serving Viedma and Carmen de Patagones.
Location
Viedma, Argentina
Gobernador Castello Airport (IATA: VDM, ICAO: SAVV) serves the twin cities of Viedma and Carmen de Patagones in the Río Negro and Buenos Aires provinces of Argentina, situated along the Río Negro river in northern Patagonia. The airport is named after Vicente Fatali Castello, a former governor of Río Negro province.
The facility handles domestic flights connecting the region to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities, serving as an important transport link for this relatively remote area of Patagonia. Traffic volumes are modest, reflecting the small combined population of the two cities it serves.
Aerolineas Argentinas has historically been the primary carrier operating at the airport, providing scheduled services that are vital to the local community for both business and leisure travel.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Viedma city center is available via taxi and remis (private hire) services from the airport.
Airlines here
Aerolineas Argentinas is the primary carrier serving VDM with domestic routes to Buenos Aires and other Argentine destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Vicente Fatali Castello, a former governor of Río Negro province.
- ›Serves the twin cities of Viedma (Río Negro) and Carmen de Patagones (Buenos Aires province), separated by the Río Negro river.
- ›Located in northern Patagonia, making it an important regional air link.
- ›Viedma is the capital of Río Negro province, giving the airport added administrative significance.
- ›The airport primarily handles domestic Argentine routes rather than international services.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
