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Remote international gateway serving Paraguay's Gran Chaco region.
Location
Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay
Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport is located in Mariscal Estigarribia, a small military town in the Boquerón Department of Paraguay's Gran Chaco region. The airport serves as one of Paraguay's designated international airports and is named after Dr. Luis María Argaña, a prominent Paraguayan politician and former Vice President who was assassinated in 1999.
The airport holds strategic importance due to its location in the remote Chaco region, which borders Bolivia and Argentina. It has historically served military and logistical functions in addition to limited commercial operations. The surrounding area is sparsely populated, and the airport primarily handles cargo, charter, and occasional scheduled flights rather than high passenger volumes.
Despite its international designation, the airport sees relatively modest traffic compared to Asunción's Silvio Pettirossi Airport, which dominates Paraguay's aviation activity. Infrastructure in the region is limited, reflecting the remote and underdeveloped character of the Gran Chaco.
Terminals
The airport has a basic terminal facility consistent with its limited passenger traffic and remote location.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited given the remote location of Mariscal Estigarribia, with road access via the Trans-Chaco Highway being the primary connection to Asunción.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Paraguayan Vice President Dr. Luis María Argaña, who was assassinated in March 1999.
- ›Located in the Gran Chaco, one of South America's most sparsely populated and remote regions.
- ›Holds international airport status despite very limited scheduled commercial traffic.
- ›The airport has strategic military significance due to its position near the Bolivian and Argentine borders.
- ›Mariscal Estigarribia itself is primarily a military garrison town with a small civilian population.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
