Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport - MDZ Mendoza
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, also known as the Plumerillo International Airport is operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 on a 1,200-acre land in Mendoza, Argentina. It is serviced by Aerolinas Argentinas, LAN, and Gol Airlines. At the southern part sits the 4th Air Brigade or El Plumerillo Military Air Base.
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Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) is just a small airport, having only one (1) terminal with two (2) levels and four (4) gates. It has one (1) runway measuring 9,150-foot long. 11 airlines have flights flying to and from the airport. These include Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSmart, LATAM Brasil, LATAM Peru, SkyAirline, Copa Airlines, Gol LinhasAereas, LATAM Argentina, LATAM Chile, and Norwegian Air Argentina. Most of the daily flights include routes to and from Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile. There are also weekly flights to and from Iguazu, Salta, São Paulo, and Bariloche. In 2010, it has serviced almost a million passengers. Interesting destinations nearby include Civic Park, Godoy Cruz, and Dorrego. Flying over, to, and from Mendoza will let travelers enjoy a scenic view of the Andes Mountain Range.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Some of the best hotels near the MDZ airport include the cozy Cordon del Plata, and the Argentino Hotel. To get to the city proper, tourists may take a cab, known as “remis”, for an affordable fixed fare. There is also a public transportation option that heads downtown, a bus known as “colectivo”.
No other airports are within driving distance to and from MDZ-Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport.
