Paraguay's border gateway connecting to Brazil's Ponta Porã.
Location
Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay
Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster is a domestic airport serving Pedro Juan Caballero, the capital of Amambay Department in northeastern Paraguay. The airport sits close to the Brazilian city of Ponta Porã, making it a key node in the twin-city border region.
The facility handles limited scheduled domestic passenger traffic, primarily linking Pedro Juan Caballero with Asunción. It is named in honor of Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster, a figure associated with Paraguayan civic history.
Due to its location in a region known for commercial activity and cross-border trade, the airport serves both civilian passengers and general aviation operators. Infrastructure is modest, reflecting the scale of the market it serves.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building suited to low-volume domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the city center is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, as no formal public bus service to the airport is established.
Airlines here
Paranair and other small Paraguayan regional carriers have operated scheduled services between Pedro Juan Caballero and Asunción.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Amambay Department, near the Brazilian border city of Ponta Porã.
- ›Named after Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster, a Paraguayan public figure.
- ›Serves as an important regional hub for northeastern Paraguay.
- ›The twin-city border area with Brazil drives significant commercial and passenger movement.
- ›Handles both scheduled domestic flights and general aviation operations.
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