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BRC San Carlos de Bariloche Airport
San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (IATA: BRC, ICAO:SAZS) is located in the the city of San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina. It is the primary international airport serving San Carlos De Bariloche and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+54294440-5016

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IATA Code

BRC

ICAO Code

SAZS

Name

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Argentina (AR)

City

San Carlos De Bariloche

Latitude

-41.1511993

Longitude

-71.1575012

Time Zone

UTC−03:00

Phone Number

+54294440-5016

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Airport Overview

San Carlos de Bariloche Airport (BRC), ICAO SAZS, serves San Carlos de Bariloche in Río Negro, Argentina. It is a regional international gateway with a strong passenger and tourism profile rather than a dedicated cargo hub. The airport is located approximately 13 km from the city, at coordinates 41.1511993° S, 71.1575012° W, in the UTC−03:00 time zone. For freight forwarders, its practical role is the air connection for Patagonia-bound shipments, urgent replenishment and time-sensitive consignments, generally requiring coordination with an airline or a larger Argentine gateway.

Official airport name	San Carlos de Bariloche Airport
IATA / ICAO	BRC / SAZS
City and country	San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
Airport address	San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
Time zone	UTC−03:00
Airport telephone	+54 294 440-5016

Key Highlights

Regional international gatewaySan Carlos de Bariloche Airport is suitable for Patagonia-oriented air logistics, but available cargo space and international routings must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Passenger-led capacityFreight may move as belly cargo or through passenger-aircraft-linked connections; seasonal demand can materially affect allotment, acceptance and connection options.

Gateway dependencyLong-haul cargo is commonly planned through a larger Argentine or regional gateway, followed by an onward air or ground leg subject to the carrier’s network.

Tourism-sensitive demandPeak winter and summer travel periods can tighten capacity and increase handling pressure, making advance booking and flexible routing important.

Local delivery planningAlthough the airport is close to the city, final delivery to hotels, resorts, laboratories or remote Patagonian locations requires a separately confirmed ground plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The airport record identifies a passenger terminal of approximately 12,000 m², but it does not establish the availability, size or operating schedule of dedicated cargo infrastructure. Our service team therefore confirms the actual handling chain with the carrier, ground handler and customs representatives before acceptance.

General cargo: acceptance, build-up, breakdown and storage arrangements depend on the selected airline and its appointed ground handler.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: do not assume permanent cold-room access. For pharmaceuticals, biological materials, food or other perishables, our team requests written confirmation of handover, storage duration and temperature-control procedures.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the carrier’s approval, trained personnel, packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and local handling capability. Pre-approval is required before booking.
Customs-controlled cargo: import, export and transit formalities are handled under Argentine customs procedures and the shipment’s selected routing. Availability of bonded or customs-controlled storage must be verified for each movement.
Special handling: oversized pieces, live animals, valuable cargo, lithium batteries and awkward units require an equipment and acceptance check before cargo is delivered to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

For international shipments, our service team normally evaluates a through booking to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport or a connection through a larger Argentine or South American gateway, depending on the carrier network and cargo type.
Potential connection points, airline participation, available uplift and operating days change over time; no routing, flight frequency or transit time should be treated as guaranteed until the carrier confirms the booking.
Actual elapsed time is affected by seasonal passenger demand, missed connections, weather in Patagonia, customs release, transfer between terminals or airports, and the availability of onward trucking.
For urgent cargo, we compare direct air options, gateway transfer options and airport-to-door alternatives rather than relying only on the lowest published airfreight rate.

Before cargo handover, our team confirms the complete routing, latest acceptance time, transfer responsibility, connection protection, document cut-off and delivery appointment with the operating parties.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: San Carlos de Bariloche and surrounding Río Negro and northern Patagonian destinations, subject to road accessibility and final-mile carrier coverage.
Tourism and hospitality supply: hotel equipment, replacement parts, food-service supplies, uniforms, promotional materials and urgent retail replenishment may require air transport when road lead times are unsuitable.
Technology and industrial support: electronics, telecommunications equipment, laboratory items, maintenance parts and other high-value or time-critical shipments can be routed through the airport after carrier acceptance.
Perishables and temperature-sensitive goods: regional food products, specialty foods and healthcare-related shipments may be considered, but packaging, temperature exposure and local handling must be validated in advance.
Remote-area delivery: shipments for resorts, field locations or communities outside the urban area require consignee access details, delivery windows and a separate ground quotation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-offs, warehouse receiving hours and customs document deadlines may differ. Our team obtains the applicable cut-off for the confirmed flight rather than applying a generic airport deadline.
Documentation: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter/importer details, permits and any commodity-specific certificates must match the physical cargo and declared value.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, medicines, biological substances, live animals and food products require advance classification and carrier acceptance. A booking is not confirmation of regulatory acceptance.
Inspection and release: customs or security inspection can extend dwell time. The consignee or its customs broker should be ready to respond promptly and arrange collection after release.

Shipping Tips

Send complete shipment details early: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, Incoterms, required delivery date and any special handling requirement.
Build contingency into winter and high-tourism periods. Our team can compare alternative Argentine gateways or a gateway-plus-trucking solution when direct uplift is constrained.
Use robust, stackable export packaging and clearly mark piece count, weight, consignee contact and handling orientation. Confirm whether pallets, loose cartons or irregular pieces are acceptable before tender.
For temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo, provide the handling protocol, temperature range, data logger plan, permits and emergency contact before booking; do not tender such cargo on a standard general-cargo assumption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can San Carlos de Bariloche Airport handle international air freight?

International handling may be possible when an operating carrier, customs process and ground handler accept the shipment. Our service team verifies the complete routing and regulatory requirements before confirming uplift.

Is a direct international cargo flight available for every destination?

No. Network availability varies by season, airline and cargo characteristics. We assess direct, gateway-connection and multimodal alternatives based on the required delivery date and cargo profile.

Can pharmaceuticals or chilled goods be shipped through the airport?

They may be accepted only when the carrier and handling chain can meet the required conditions. Our team confirms temperature-control capability, packaging, handover timing, permits and contingency arrangements in writing.

What information is needed for a booking quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, Incoterms, consignee details, desired delivery date and any dangerous-goods, battery, temperature or oversized-cargo characteristics.

How should urgent cargo for Bariloche be planned?

Contact our service team before packing or dispatch. We compare confirmed uplift, gateway transfer, customs timing and final-mile delivery rather than quoting an air segment without checking the end-to-end plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, telephone number, time zone and the descriptive terminal/passenger figures in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details such as cargo acceptance, schedules, handling equipment, customs procedures, storage availability, cut-offs and routings are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.

For official airport, operator and Argentine civil-aviation verification, our service team uses the relevant information published by aeropuertosargentina.com, anac.gov.ar and argentina.gob.ar. These domains are provided as verification sources only; the applicable airline, airport operator, customs authority and ground handler remain the controlling parties for shipment acceptance and execution.