MDZ
El Plumerillo Airport
Mendoza · ArgentinaICAO SAME
El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) is an airport serving Mendoza, Argentina, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 32° 49' 54.1" S, 68° 47' 34.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet (704 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Mendoza (GMT-3).
Destinations
7
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
2,310/ 704m
America/Mendoza
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MDZ
ICAO Code
SAME
City
Mendoza
Country
Argentina
Elevation
2,310 ft
Local Time
02:40 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-32.8317°
Longitude:-68.7929°
Popular Routes from MDZ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 609 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 250 kg | View |
| COR | Cordoba, Argentina | 288 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
| NQN | Neuquen, Argentina | 423 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| BRC | San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina | 588 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 241 kg | View |
| EZE | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 605 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 248 kg | View |
| SCL | Santiago, Chile | 122 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 50 kg | View |
| SLA | Salta, Argentina | 585 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 240 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MDZ
3 active airlines serving El Plumerillo Airport.
Aerolineas Argentinas
ARArgentina
LAN Airlines
LAChile
TRIP Linhas A
8RBrazil
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to El Plumerillo Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | UAQ | San Juan | Argentina | 144 km |
| Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport | AFA | San Rafael | Argentina | 198 km |
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | Santiago | Chile | 196 km |
| Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | LUQ | San Luis | Argentina | 233 km |
| La Florida Airport | LSC | La Serena | Chile | 396 km |
| Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | IRJ | La Rioja | Argentina | 427 km |
| Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport | COR | Cordoba | Argentina | 464 km |
| Catamarca Airport | CTC | Catamarca | Argentina | 553 km |
Other Airports in Argentina
Comandante Espora Airport
BHIBahia Blanca
Jorge Newbery Airpark
AEPBuenos Aires
Ministro Pistarini International Airport
EZEBuenos Aires
Catamarca Airport
CTCCatamarca
General E. Mosconi Airport
CRDComodoro Rivadavia
Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport
CORCordoba
El Calafate Airport
FTEEl Calafate
Brigadier Antonio Parodi Airport
EQSEsquel
Formosa Airport
FMAFormosa
Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport
IGRIguazu Falls
Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport
JUJJujuy
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IRJLa Rioja
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 32° 49' 54.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 68° 47' 34.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -32.831699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -68.792900
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Mendoza
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 02:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,310 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 704 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for El Plumerillo Airport?
The IATA code for El Plumerillo Airport is MDZ, and its ICAO code is SAME. The airport is located in Mendoza, Argentina.
How many destinations can you fly to from MDZ?
There are 7 direct destinations available from El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina.
What airlines fly from MDZ?
There are 3 airlines operating from MDZ, including Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines, TRIP Linhas A.
What timezone is El Plumerillo Airport in?
El Plumerillo Airport is in the America/Mendoza timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of El Plumerillo Airport?
El Plumerillo Airport sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet (704 meters) above sea level.
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