Gateway to Patagonia's wildlife coast and Puerto Madryn.
Location
Puerto Madryn, Argentina
El Tehuelche Airport (IATA: PMY, ICAO: SAVY) serves Puerto Madryn, a city in Chubut Province in Argentine Patagonia. The airport is the primary air access point for visitors traveling to the Valdés Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its marine wildlife including southern right whales, elephant seals, and Magellanic penguins.
The airport operates domestic routes connecting Puerto Madryn to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities, supporting both tourism and regional commerce. Its name, El Tehuelche, honors the indigenous Tehuelche people who historically inhabited the Patagonian region.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Taxi and remis (private car hire) services are the primary ground transportation options connecting the airport to central Puerto Madryn, approximately 10 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Aerolíneas Argentinas and LADE (Líneas Aéreas del Estado) have historically served the airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after the Tehuelche indigenous people of Patagonia.
- ›Serves as a key gateway to the Valdés Peninsula UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›Located approximately 10 km from downtown Puerto Madryn.
- ›Primarily handles domestic Argentine flights rather than international services.
- ›Tourism peaks during whale-watching season (June–December) drive seasonal passenger increases.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
