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PMY El Tehuelche Airport
El Tehuelche Airport (IATA: PMY, ICAO:SAVY) is located in the the city of Puerto Madryn, Argentina. It is the primary international airport serving Puerto Madryn and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

PMY

ICAO Code

SAVY

Name

El Tehuelche Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Argentina (AR)

City

Puerto Madryn

Latitude

-42.7592000

Longitude

-65.1027000

Time Zone

UTC-03:00

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El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) Overview

El Tehuelche Airport is a regional airport serving Puerto Madryn in Chubut Province, Argentina. Its location on the northern Patagonian coast makes it relevant to time-sensitive shipments serving Puerto Madryn, surrounding industrial areas and tourism-related supply chains. For international freight, our service team normally assesses the airport as a regional air gateway rather than an assured long-haul cargo hub. Shipments may require coordination through a larger Argentine gateway or a road-air combination, subject to current airline acceptance, customs arrangements, aircraft capacity and operating schedules.

Airport name	El Tehuelche Airport
IATA / ICAO	PMY / SAVY
City and country	Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Recorded address	Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
Coordinates	42.759200° S, 65.102700° W
Time zone	UTC−03:00

The supplied airport record shows air_num: 0 and exp_num: 0. These are treated as database fields only and should not be interpreted as confirmation of current flight availability, cargo acceptance or airport operating hours.

Key Logistics Highlights

Regional gateway profile: El Tehuelche Airport should be planned primarily for regional connectivity and local delivery, not as an assumed international freighter gateway.
Gateway dependency: International shipments may need uplift, customs coordination or consolidation through Buenos Aires or another confirmed Argentine gateway.
Patagonian geography: Long inland distances, weather disruption and limited alternative uplift can materially affect recovery options.
Pre-clearance discipline: Cargo, customs and airline acceptance should be confirmed before committing the final routing, particularly for dangerous goods, perishables and live animals.
Road-air flexibility: Our service team can compare airport delivery with a gateway-plus-trucking solution when direct regional uplift is unavailable or unsuitable.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility availability and handling scope must be confirmed for the specific shipment and operating date. Our service team does not assume that a regional airport provides the same cargo infrastructure as a major international gateway.

Acceptance and handling: Confirm whether the selected carrier or ground handler accepts commercial cargo, the applicable acceptance window and the required pre-alert process.
Customs-controlled handling: Determine whether export, import or transit customs formalities can be completed locally. If not, arrange the appropriate gateway movement before booking.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold storage, active temperature-control equipment or long dwell capability. Use validated packaging and obtain written handling confirmation.
Dangerous goods: Confirm the carrier’s current dangerous-goods acceptance, trained handling capability, packaging requirements and any route-specific restrictions before tender.
Oversized or special cargo: Verify aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment, weight limits and ground-handling resources in advance; regional stations may require special arrangements.

Routes & Transit Planning

Domestic connection model: Cargo may be routed via a confirmed Argentine gateway and then connected to Puerto Madryn by air, road or a combined solution, depending on capacity and the shipment profile.
International origin planning: For cargo from Asia, Europe or North America, our service team normally compares gateway options, airline interline feasibility and customs treatment before selecting the final airport pair.
Carrier confirmation: Current operating airlines, frequencies, cargo acceptance and aircraft type are subject to seasonal schedules and operational changes; no carrier or flight frequency should be assumed without a live booking check.
Time-sensitive shipments: Total transit time depends on connection availability, cargo cut-off, customs release, road conditions, weather and whether a bonded or non-bonded transfer is permitted.

We quote transit expectations only after checking the actual sailing or flight plan, handling availability and the required delivery point. Airport-to-airport timing should not be treated as a guaranteed door-to-door commitment.

Hinterland & Typical Cargo Profile

Primary service area: Puerto Madryn and nearby parts of Chubut Province, with final distribution determined by road accessibility and consignee location.
Industrial supply: Machinery parts, maintenance components, electrical items, tools and urgent replacement parts may benefit from air freight when production or field operations face downtime.
Marine and energy-related cargo: Shipment planning may involve technical equipment, instruments and project spares associated with coastal, port, energy or industrial activity.
Perishables and seafood: Any fishery or other temperature-sensitive commodity requires prior confirmation of packing, acceptance, cool-chain continuity, inspection and destination release arrangements.
Tourism and consumer supply: Smaller consignments of retail goods, hotel supplies and time-critical personal effects may move through regional air or road-air networks, subject to carrier acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Ask the carrier or handling agent for the actual cargo acceptance cut-off, documentation cut-off and warehouse delivery instructions. Regional stations may have narrower windows than the main gateway.
Export documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee tax or registration details where required, plus permits or certificates applicable to the commodity.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuels, magnetized materials and equipment containing lithium batteries must be classified and declared under current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations before booking.
Customs and inspections: Product descriptions, HS classification, customs value, country of origin and licenses must be consistent. Customs, agricultural or security inspection can extend the release time.
Delivery restrictions: Confirm consignee opening hours, truck access, unloading equipment and identification requirements. Airport pickup may be limited to an appointed handler or authorized party.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before booking so we can test both direct and gateway alternatives.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, provide the required temperature range, packaging qualification, data-logger plan and maximum transit exposure. Do not rely on airport storage unless it is confirmed in writing.
For lithium batteries, dangerous goods or live animals, submit the relevant declarations and approvals before space is requested; acceptance may depend on aircraft type and connection station.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear handling marks and verify dimensional weight. Oversized pieces should be reviewed against the confirmed aircraft and ground equipment before dispatch.
Build contingency time for weather, low-frequency regional operations, customs inspection and road transfer. Our team can compare gateway trucking, alternate Argentine airports and split shipments where commercially appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can El Tehuelche Airport handle international export cargo?

International handling depends on the current airline, ground-handler and customs arrangement. Our service team confirms the complete process before booking and may recommend routing through a larger Argentine gateway.

Is a direct international freighter service available from El Tehuelche Airport?

No direct freighter service should be assumed. Aircraft schedules, cargo acceptance and seasonal operations must be checked at the time of quotation.

How should urgent industrial parts be routed?

We compare the fastest confirmed air connection with a gateway-plus-road option. The decision depends on airline capacity, customs treatment, road distance, consignee urgency and the part’s dimensions.

Can perishable or seafood shipments be booked through this airport?

They may be possible only after confirming packaging, acceptance, inspection, temperature-control arrangements and onward delivery. A gateway with validated cool-chain capability may be more suitable.

What information is needed for a firm freight quotation?

Provide the commodity, HS code if available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, declared value, Incoterm, origin, final destination, handling requirements and target delivery date. Dangerous goods or controlled cargo also require the applicable declarations.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, city and time-zone fields are reproduced from the airport master data supplied for this page. Operational availability, airline schedules, cargo acceptance, customs procedures, handling facilities and cut-off times are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment.

Argentine civil aviation and regulatory reference: argentina.gob.ar
Airport operator and airport-service reference: aeropuertosargentina.com
Airline and airport code reference: iata.org

The listed domains are reference points for verification. They do not, by themselves, confirm a specific flight, cargo facility, customs status, handling capability or shipment acceptance on a particular date.