Zapala Airport is located in Zapala – a city in western Argentina.

Serves: Zapala
Country: Argentina
ICAO: SAHZ
IATA: APZ
Elevation: 3,109ft/948m
Coordinates: 38°58′00″S 70°06′00″W
Airport type: International
Tower frequency: 118.4
Ground frequency: 121.8
Number of runways: 1
Timezone: UTC-3 (ART)
Fire category: CAT 8
Surface: Asphalt
AOE: Yes

On the Ground

Longest runway: 2,000 x 45 metres
PCN: 50/F/B/W/T
Equipment available: All equipment is available here
Navaid: Yes
Type of A/C handled: Up to B737
Terminal capacity: 200,000 annually
Cargo capacity: 5,000 mt annually
Fuel types: Jet A-1
There is no FBO at this airport
The airport is approximately 4 km from the city

Operational Information

Typical lead time for permit approval: 48 hours
PPR: Not required
Slots: Required
Alternate airports: SAEZ, SAAR, SARI

Contact numbers

Police: +54 2942 421 611
Fire: +54 2942 421 622
Customs: +54 2942 421 633
Airport authority: +54 2942 421 644

Tourist Information

Immigration rules: All global visitors and crew must present a visa and valid passport
Crew requirements: The crew must be in uniform and have a passport, visa, and be on the Gendec
Ground transport: Includes car rentals, buses, hotel shuttles, and non-metered taxis (negotiate the price before entering – typical fare to city centre is 1,200 – 2,500 ARS)
Accommodation: Available at Hotel Zapala, Hotel El Portal, and Hotel Patagonia
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)

Tourist Attractions

  • Parque Nacional Laguna Blanca
  • Museo Olsacher Zapala
  • Plaza de los Próceres
  • Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen

For more information, visit the airport’s official site here.