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Total 1 airports of NQN
Presidente Perón International Airport (IATA: NQN, ICAO:SAZN) is located in the the city of Neuquen, Argentina. It is the primary international airport serving Neuquen and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+54299444-0448
Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN)
ICAO: SAZNPresidente Perón International Airport is a regional international airport serving Neuquén and the surrounding urban and industrial area in Neuquén Province, Argentina. It is located west of Neuquén near the confluence of the Limay and Neuquén Rivers and also supports demand from Cipolletti, Plottier, Centenario and General Roca. For air freight, its practical role is primarily regional connectivity and onward connection through larger Argentine gateways rather than a dedicated long-haul cargo hub. The airport record identifies a 4C ICAO classification, international passenger-processing facilities and a local time zone of UTC−03:00. Our service team uses the airport for time-sensitive regional consignments after confirming airline acceptance, cargo-handling arrangements, customs status and the applicable connection plan.
| Airport | Presidente Perón International Airport |
|---|---|
| Location | Neuquén, Neuquén, Argentina |
| Coordinates | 38.9490013° S, 68.1557007° W |
| Local time | UTC−03:00 |
| Airport identifiers | IATA: NQN · ICAO: SAZN |
Key Highlights
- Regional airport serving Neuquén’s metropolitan area and nearby commercial centres, with access to Patagonia-related supply chains.
- International passenger-processing infrastructure includes customs, immigration and police functions; cargo acceptance must still be confirmed shipment by shipment.
- The 4C classification supports regional aircraft operations, while aircraft type, payload, ramp restrictions and carrier approval remain operational factors.
- Most international freight planning should consider a connection through an Argentine gateway rather than assuming direct intercontinental uplift.
- Our team treats cut-off times, warehouse handover, customs availability and connection protection as carrier-specific variables.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Cargo acceptance normally depends on the operating airline, its ground handler and the confirmed handling window. Our service team obtains warehouse instructions before dispatching cargo to the airport.
The airport record identifies customs and immigration facilities. Their availability for a particular export, import or transit movement must be checked against the shipment’s flight and customs status.
Do not assume permanent cold-chain storage or a validated pharmaceutical facility. For perishables and healthcare cargo, our team requests written confirmation of acceptance, storage conditions and transfer time.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, valuables, live animals and oversized pieces require advance carrier approval. Availability of dedicated segregation or specialist equipment is confirmed case by case.
Facility names, warehouse capacity, bonded-storage arrangements, operating hours and handling equipment can change; our team verifies them with the nominated carrier or ground handler before booking.
Routes & Transit Times
- For export cargo, the usual planning model is airport acceptance at Neuquén followed by a connection through a larger Argentine gateway, subject to the selected airline’s network and available capacity.
- International routing may involve an Argentine gateway and then a foreign hub. The actual carrier, routing, number of transfers and protected connection must be confirmed before quotation.
- Transit time is affected by flight frequency, payload restrictions, weekend and public-holiday handling, customs release, missed-connection recovery and the nature of the cargo.
- Our service team quotes a planning window only after checking the origin airport, destination, commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, required delivery date and current booking status.
No fixed route, airline, frequency or transit-time commitment should be inferred from the airport’s international designation. Final routing is subject to the operating carrier’s live schedule and acceptance confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary catchment: Neuquén and nearby cities including Cipolletti, Plottier, Centenario and General Roca, subject to road-feeder feasibility.
- Energy-related supply chains: urgent industrial parts, tools, instrumentation, valves, maintenance components and project-support materials may require fast regional uplift.
- Perishable and agricultural products: fruit, food products and other temperature-sensitive commodities require pre-booked handling and packaging matched to the expected transfer time.
- General commercial freight: electronics, replacement parts, samples, documents and small consolidated shipments can be considered where airline dimensions and security requirements are met.
- Road connection: collection and delivery planning should account for provincial distances, consignee receiving hours, security arrangements and possible cross-border or gateway transfers.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: airline acceptance cut-offs are not necessarily the same as passenger check-in times. Our team confirms cargo tender time, documentation cut-off, screening requirement and warehouse location before delivery.
- Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantities, packing instructions and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium-battery shipments require an additional carrier review.
- Temperature and live cargo: disclose the required temperature range, packaging design, gel-ice or dry-ice details, animal documentation and welfare requirements before space is requested.
- Customs and security: commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, permits and origin documents must be consistent. Customs inspection, document queries or security re-screening can delay release.
Shipping Tips
Send the complete shipper, consignee, commodity, dimensions, weight and delivery deadline to our team early enough to compare direct regional uplift with a gateway connection.
Use export-grade packaging, clearly mark each piece, protect against handling and provide accurate gross weight and dimensions. Do not tender undeclared batteries, magnets, aerosols or liquids.
For urgent cargo, request a protected connection and contingency plan. A nearby gateway or road-feeder alternative may be more reliable when local capacity is constrained.
Confirm consignee hours, import-broker appointment, delivery access, security requirements and whether airport collection or onward trucking is included in the quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Presidente Perón International Airport handle international cargo?
International passenger-processing facilities are identified in the airport record, but cargo acceptance depends on the operating airline, ground handler, customs arrangement and shipment type. Our team confirms the complete export or import process before booking.
Is direct intercontinental air freight available?
It should not be assumed. We normally evaluate an Argentine gateway or another approved connection, then confirm the live carrier routing, capacity and transfer conditions.
How early should dangerous goods be submitted?
Submit the commodity details and draft dangerous-goods documentation before the requested uplift date. Airline approval, document review, packaging checks and limited handling windows can require additional lead time.
Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through this airport?
They may be considered when the carrier confirms acceptance and suitable handling. Our team verifies temperature-control arrangements, handover timing, packaging, customs release and any dry-ice or special-cargo restrictions.
What can cause a delivery delay?
Common causes include late warehouse tender, incomplete customs documents, carrier capacity limits, connection disruption, inspection, special-cargo approval and consignee receiving restrictions. We review these risks before dispatch.
Data Sources & Provenance
The airport name, identifiers, location, coordinates, local time zone, service area description and 4C classification shown above are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and remain subject to live airline, ground-handler, customs and airport confirmation.
- Argentine civil aviation regulatory and airport information: anac.gov.ar
- Argentine customs and tax authority information: afip.gob.ar
- International air transport standards and industry references: iata.org
- International aerodrome and aviation standards reference: icao.int
Flight schedules, cargo capacity, warehouse operating hours, customs procedures, special-cargo acceptance, fees and transit times are changeable operational data. Our service team verifies these items with the relevant authority, carrier or handling agent before shipment execution.