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Small gateway serving Patagonia's El Maitén valley.
Location
El Maitén, Argentina
El Maitén Airport (EMX/SAVD) is a small regional airport located in El Maitén, a town in Chubut Province in the Patagonian region of Argentina. It serves as a basic air access point for the surrounding rural and mountainous area, supporting light aircraft and occasional charter or regional operations.
The airport has a limited infrastructure typical of small Argentine provincial aerodromes, with minimal passenger facilities. It is administered under Argentina's national civil aviation framework and serves a community known for its connection to the historic La Trochita narrow-gauge steam railway.
Getting to & from
Ground access to El Maitén town center is typically by road, with private vehicle or taxi as the primary options.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline services are known to operate regularly from El Maitén Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Chubut Province in Argentina's Patagonia region.
- ›El Maitén is known for hosting the La Trochita narrow-gauge steam railway workshops.
- ›The airport primarily handles general aviation and light aircraft.
- ›Elevation and Patagonian winds can affect operations at this remote aerodrome.
- ›Limited scheduled commercial service makes it largely a private or charter facility.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
