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MDQ Astor Piazzolla International Airport
Astor Piazzolla International Airport (IATA: MDQ, ICAO:SAZM) is located in the the city of Mar Del Plata, Argentina. It is the primary international airport serving Mar Del Plata and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+54223478-5811

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IATA Code

MDQ

ICAO Code

SAZM

Name

Astor Piazzolla International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Argentina (AR)

City

Mar Del Plata

Latitude

-37.9341700

Longitude

-57.5733300

Time Zone

UTC−03:00

Phone Number

+54223478-5811

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Airport Overview

Astor Piazzolla International Airport（MDQ）（ICAO: SAZM）serves Mar del Plata, an Atlantic coastal city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The airport is located approximately 3 kilometres inland from the coast and functions primarily as a regional passenger airport with supporting air-cargo capability, rather than as a dedicated cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate airport-to-airport shipments, airline connections and customs documentation according to the confirmed routing.

Airport name	Astor Piazzolla International Airport
Location	Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Coordinates	37°56′03″S, 57°34′24″W approximately, based on the supplied airport record
Time zone	UTC−03:00
Airport contact	+54 223 478-5811
2017 traffic reference	301,684 passengers, 170 metric tons of cargo and 6,992 aircraft operations, as stated in the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub-oriented: cargo planning normally depends on available passenger-belly capacity, airline acceptance and onward connections.
Buenos Aires gateway relevance: shipments may require a connection through the Buenos Aires metropolitan air network or an alternative surface-air plan, subject to airline confirmation.
Coastal-city catchment: the airport supports Mar del Plata and surrounding Buenos Aires Province demand, including time-sensitive commercial and seasonal goods.
Limited margin for late cargo: smaller regional operations can have stricter acceptance windows and fewer recovery options after a missed cutoff.
Customs and handling confirmation is essential: service availability, dangerous-goods acceptance, temperature control and warehouse hours must be checked before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Astor Piazzolla International Airport is best approached as a regional airport with airline- or ground-handler-dependent cargo services. Our service team confirms the actual handling chain before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo handlingAcceptance, weighing, security screening, build-up and breakdown are normally arranged through the appointed airline or ground handler. Service scope must be confirmed per flight.

Customs-controlled cargoImport, export and transit movements require coordination among the shipper, customs broker, airline and local handling party. Do not assume bonded storage or extended free time.

Temperature-sensitive shipmentsPharmaceuticals, seafood and other perishables require a confirmed cool-chain handover plan. Available refrigeration, storage duration and acceptance limits must be verified in writing.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, route and handler capability. Shippers should obtain a pre-acceptance check before cargo is delivered.

Live animals and special cargoLive-animal, human-remains, oversized and valuable cargo may require advance approval, dedicated documents and special handling arrangements.

Truck and pickup coordinationLocal delivery or collection is generally arranged around the confirmed warehouse appointment, customs release and consignee identification requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic distribution: Mar del Plata cargo may connect with Buenos Aires and other Argentine points when suitable passenger or cargo capacity is available.
International export routing: long-haul cargo will commonly require an interline or truck-air connection through a larger Argentine gateway; the operating carrier must confirm the complete waybill routing.
Import routing: international shipments may clear at the first suitable customs gateway and continue to Mar del Plata by air or controlled surface transport, depending on the shipment type and customs procedure.
Transit variability: actual transit depends on flight availability, connection protection, customs inspection, documentation accuracy, weather, seasonal demand and warehouse acceptance times. Our service team provides a confirmed routing rather than an assumed schedule.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Mar del Plata and nearby coastal and inland communities in Buenos Aires Province.
Seafood and perishables: chilled or frozen seafood and other time-sensitive food products may require validated packaging, temperature records and rapid transfer to the handler.
Tourism and consumer supply: hotel, restaurant, retail and event-related replenishment can create seasonal demand for spare parts, equipment, apparel and general merchandise.
Industrial and technical cargo: urgent machinery parts, maintenance components, electronics and production supplies are suitable for air freight when inventory interruption costs exceed transport cost.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare goods: shipment acceptance, packaging qualification and temperature-control procedures must be agreed with the airline and consignee before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cutoff management: cargo acceptance deadlines are flight- and handler-specific. Our service team recommends delivering fully documented cargo before the confirmed cutoff and allowing additional time for screening or customs review.
Export documentation: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter and consignee details, customs information and any commodity-specific permits must be consistent. Argentine export requirements should be checked with the appointed customs broker.
Dangerous goods: the shipper must provide the correct classification, UN number where applicable, packing instructions, marks, labels and shipper’s declaration when required. Carrier approval is not automatic.
Inspection and release: customs or security inspection may delay delivery. Do not book onward trucking or promise delivery based only on the flight arrival time; wait for warehouse release confirmation.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, value and desired ready date to our service team before booking so that airline and handling restrictions can be checked.
For seafood, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive cargo, state the required temperature range and maximum exposure time; use validated packaging and arrange an agreed handover sequence.
For dangerous goods, batteries, aerosols, chemicals or magnetized materials, provide the Safety Data Sheet and classification details before cargo reaches the airport.
Compare direct regional uplift with a Buenos Aires gateway or controlled road-air alternative. The best option depends on customs treatment, connection reliability, cargo sensitivity and total door-to-door cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Astor Piazzolla International Airport handle international cargo?

International cargo may be possible subject to the operating airline, customs procedure, route and handling acceptance. Our service team confirms whether the shipment should move directly, through a Buenos Aires gateway or by a combined road-air solution.

Is a fixed transit time available for shipments to or from Mar del Plata?

No fixed transit time should be assumed. Connection availability, seasonal schedules, customs processing and cargo acceptance windows can change. We provide a shipment-specific estimate after the routing and commodity are reviewed.

Can the airport accept dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Acceptance is carrier- and route-dependent. The shipper must submit accurate classification and packing information in advance, and the airline may impose additional restrictions or decline the shipment.

Can refrigerated or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through the airport?

It may be possible when the airline and handler confirm suitable acceptance and transfer arrangements. Refrigeration capacity, storage duration and temperature-control responsibility must be confirmed before dispatch.

What should the consignee do after arrival?

The consignee or appointed broker should monitor customs status, respond promptly to document requests and arrange collection only after warehouse release is confirmed. Our service team can coordinate the local handover and delivery appointment.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, telephone number, time zone and 2017 traffic figures above follow the supplied airport record. Operational statements concerning handling, routing, cutoffs, customs and special cargo are professional planning guidance and remain subject to written confirmation from the operating airline, appointed ground handler, customs broker and relevant authorities.

Airport operator and facility information: aeropuertosargentina.com
Argentine civil aviation and government information: argentina.gob.ar
International airport and airline cargo standards reference: iata.org
International aeronautical coding and standards reference: icao.int

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, warehouse hours, special handling capability, customs procedures and applicable charges are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the confirmed shipment and operating parties before execution.