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EZE Ministro Pistarini International Airport
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (IATA: EZE, ICAO:SAEZ) is located in the the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the primary international airport serving Buenos Aires and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+54115480-6111

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IATA Code

EZE

ICAO Code

SAEZ

Name

Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Argentina (AR)

City

Buenos Aires

Latitude

-34.8222000

Longitude

-58.5358000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+54115480-6111

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Airport Overview

Ministro Pistarini International Airport（EZE）（ICAO: SAEZ）is the principal international gateway serving Buenos Aires and the wider metropolitan area of Argentina. It is located in Ezeiza, approximately 22 kilometres south-southwest of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, at the coordinates supplied in the airport master data: 34.822200°S, 58.535800°W. As an international hub, the airport is particularly relevant for long-haul air cargo, consolidated export shipments and imports requiring customs-controlled handling. Our service team uses the airport together with the Buenos Aires metropolitan airport system, assessing the correct airport, airline routing, cargo readiness and final delivery location before booking. Actual terminal allocation, handling windows and acceptance conditions must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Official name	Ministro Pistarini International Airport
Location	Buenos Aires, Argentina
IATA / ICAO	EZE / SAEZ
Coordinates	34.822200°S, 58.535800°W
Primary logistics role	International passenger and air cargo gateway for Buenos Aires and Argentina

Key Highlights

International gatewayOur team generally evaluates this airport first for intercontinental cargo serving Buenos Aires and Argentina.

Dual-airport planningAeroparque Jorge Newbery（AEP）also serves Buenos Aires; airport selection should follow the confirmed airline itinerary and cargo service.

Long-haul connectivityShipments may require direct or connecting service through regional and international gateways, subject to airline schedules and capacity.

Customs-controlled processImport and export release, examination and terminal handling can materially affect the cargo availability date.

Origin-sensitive planningDistance from the city, road congestion, border controls and truck appointment requirements should be included in the door-to-airport plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo terminal handling: Our service team arranges acceptance, build-up or breakdown, weighing, security processing, storage and release through the airline-appointed terminal or ground handler. The applicable handler must be confirmed before dispatch.
General cargo: Standard export and import cargo can normally be planned through airline cargo products, subject to commodity, dimensions, packaging and available capacity.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: For pharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled products, we request a documented temperature range, packaging specification, handover sequence and available cool-chain capability before booking.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, packing instruction, UN classification, shipper’s declaration, labels, marks and airport handling capability. Dangerous-goods space must be pre-approved.
Customs and bonded handling: Cargo may remain under customs control until the relevant import or export formalities are completed. Bonded storage, inspection arrangements and release procedures require case-by-case confirmation.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, live animals, valuable cargo, human remains and aircraft-on-ground shipments require advance feasibility checks for equipment, security, documentation and handling acceptance.

Facility names, storage conditions, operating windows and service availability can change by handler and airline. Our service team confirms these items against the booking rather than treating them as permanent airport-wide capabilities.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional flows: Buenos Aires cargo may be connected with South American gateways such as Santiago or Lima, depending on the airline network, aircraft capacity and commodity acceptance.
North American and intercontinental flows: Miami and European or other international gateways may be used for onward connections. Routing, connection points and carrier selection must be confirmed against the actual sailing date.
Carrier selection: Our team compares belly cargo and freighter options where available, considering allotment, transfer risk, special-cargo acceptance, cut-off time and final delivery requirements.
Transit-time variables: The total door-to-door cycle is affected by export customs release, truck collection, terminal cut-off, transshipment, security screening, import inspection, weekends and public holidays.
Planning rule: We provide a shipment-specific routing estimate after receiving origin, destination, commodity, chargeable weight, dimensions, ready date and service level; no fixed transit promise should be made before airline confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Metropolitan Buenos Aires: The airport serves manufacturers, distributors, retailers, technology companies and international businesses located across the capital region and surrounding industrial areas.
Export cargo: Common planning categories may include perishables, food products, pharmaceuticals, industrial components, automotive-related parts and other time-sensitive manufactured goods, subject to commodity and airline approval.
Import cargo: Typical requirements include production materials, machinery parts, electronics, medical supplies, spare parts and commercial goods requiring customs-controlled delivery.
Perishable supply chains: Flowers, fresh produce, meat, seafood and other perishables require packaging, temperature control, phytosanitary or veterinary documentation where applicable, and rapid terminal coordination.
Inland distribution: Final delivery planning should account for the consignee’s customs broker, truck type, delivery appointment, urban access restrictions and any onward movement outside Buenos Aires.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and terminal cut-offs vary by flight, commodity and handling process. Our team obtains the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline and builds in time for truck arrival, security screening and export documentation.
Accurate documents: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits, certificates of origin and product-specific documents must match the physical cargo. HS classification and customs instructions should be reviewed before pickup.
Restricted and special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled products, live animals, perishables and oversized cargo require pre-alert information and written airline acceptance before delivery to the terminal.
Customs examination: Physical inspection, valuation questions, permit checks or document discrepancies can delay release. The importer or exporter and its appointed customs broker remain responsible for statutory declarations and local clearance actions.

Operational acceptance is determined by the airline, appointed ground handler and Argentine authorities. Our service team coordinates the process but cannot replace the shipper’s legal, customs or product-compliance responsibilities.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile early: commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready date, temperature range and any dangerous-goods classification.
Book after checking both the confirmed airline route and the correct Buenos Aires airport. Do not transfer cargo between Ministro Pistarini International Airport and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery without written operational confirmation.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, accurate gross weights and accessible labels. For temperature-sensitive cargo, prepare validated packaging and a contingency instruction for delays.
Coordinate the customs broker, permits and truck appointment before cargo pickup. Our service team can align the booking, document pre-check and delivery sequence, subject to local-party confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should international cargo for Buenos Aires always be booked through Ministro Pistarini International Airport?

Not automatically. It is the city’s principal international gateway, but Aeroparque Jorge Newbery also serves the metropolitan area. Our team checks the airline’s confirmed airport, cargo product, customs process and final delivery plan before booking.

Can our shipment be delivered directly to the cargo terminal?

Only after the airline or appointed handler confirms the acceptance location, delivery window, documents and security requirements. Terminal access and cut-off procedures may differ by shipment type and flight.

How should we plan pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo?

Provide the required temperature range, packaging method, monitoring instructions, commodity details and urgency at quotation stage. Our service team then checks airline acceptance, cool-chain handling and contingency options; capability must be confirmed for the specific flight.

What commonly causes an import shipment to miss its delivery date?

Frequent causes include incomplete or inconsistent documents, customs examination, missing permits, airline or terminal cut-off changes, transfer delays and unavailable delivery appointments. Pre-clearance review and early broker coordination reduce avoidable delays.

Can dangerous goods be accepted for air shipment through this airport?

Potentially, subject to the airline, route, UN classification, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration, labels, package condition and handler approval. Send the complete dangerous-goods profile before booking; delivery without written acceptance is not recommended.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, codes, location, coordinates, city and country in this module are based on the supplied airport master record. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are intentionally qualified because airline schedules, handlers, customs procedures, acceptance windows and facility capabilities may change.

Argentine civil aviation and airport regulatory information: anac.gov.ar
International air transport terminology and airport-code reference: iata.org

No unverified cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, annual throughput, fixed cut-off, guaranteed transit time, flight frequency or airline allocation is stated. Current shipment conditions should be validated by our service team with the selected carrier, ground handler, customs broker and relevant authorities.