Chapelco Airport
Aviador C. Campos Airport, identified by IATA code CPC and ICAO code SAZY, is the main air gateway for Chapelco and San Martin de los Andes in Argentina’s Lake District. Classified as a medium airport, it plays an important role for visitors heading to the region’s forests, lakes, ski areas, and Patagonian mountain scenery. For many travellers, it is the most practical arrival point for reaching the area quickly without a long overland approach from larger cities.
About Chapelco Airport
Aviador C. Campos Airport, identified by IATA code CPC and ICAO code SAZY, is the main air gateway for Chapelco and San Martin de los Andes in Argentina’s Lake District. Classified as a medium airport, it plays an important role for visitors heading to the region’s forests, lakes, ski areas, and Patagonian mountain scenery. For many travellers, it is the most practical arrival point for reaching the area quickly without a long overland approach from larger cities.
Overview
Aviador C. Campos Airport, identified by IATA code CPC and ICAO code SAZY, is the main air gateway for Chapelco and San Martin de los Andes in Argentina’s Lake District. Classified as a medium airport, it plays an important role for visitors heading to the region’s forests, lakes, ski areas, and Patagonian mountain scenery. For many travellers, it is the most practical arrival point for reaching the area quickly without a long overland approach from larger cities.
What travellers should know
- The airport sits at 2,569 ft (783 m) above sea level, so weather and visibility can feel more mountain-influenced than at lower-elevation airports.
- It has one runway, 06/24, measuring 8,205 ft and surfaced in asphalt, which supports regular commercial operations.
- CPC serves travellers bound for both Chapelco and nearby San Martin de los Andes, a well-known base for outdoor holidays year-round.
- Local time follows the America/Argentina/Salta time zone, which is useful to check when planning connections, pickups, and hotel arrivals.
Why it matters for your trip
Because the airport directly serves one of Patagonia’s most visited leisure areas, it is especially useful for travellers planning skiing, hiking, lake excursions, and scenic road trips. Its scale is generally easier to navigate than a major hub, which can mean a simpler arrival and faster transfer from plane to road. Even so, mountain destinations often reward extra planning, so it is wise to confirm ground transport, allow time for weather-related changes, and keep arrival details handy before you land.
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FAQ
Chapelco Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Chapelco Airport is located in San Martin De Los Andes, Argentina (South America), at coordinates -40.070°, -71.130°.
- Its IATA code is CPC and its ICAO code is SAZY.
- Chapelco Airport serves San Martin De Los Andes, Argentina. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Chapelco Airport operates on America/Argentina/Salta local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Chapelco Airport sits at latitude -40.070° and longitude -71.130°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CPC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CPC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CPC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén, Q8370, Argentina, the official website is http://www.facebook.com/aerosursrl/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Argentina. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.