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Mendoza: El Plumerillo Airport





Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, better known as El Plumerillo International Airport, is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the centre of Mendoza, capital of the Mendoza Province of Argentina. The airport covers an area of 490 hectares (1,200 acres) and is operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. The terminal building is 12,800 square metres (138,000 sq ft) and has two levels. There are 161 parking spaces at the airport, one infrequently used arrival/departure lounge, and 4 gates. The 4th Air Brigade (El Plumerillo Military Air Base) is located on the southern section of the airport. There is distant mountainous terrain to the west. The Mendoza VOR-DME (Ident: DOZ) is located on the field.