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Airports / Argentina / EZE
Large airport · EZE
Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini.
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Argentina · 67 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
53,246 ratings
0
Operators based
67
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), ArgentinaELEV 67 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
53,246
Google reviews
ratings on Google
67
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to EPA
Field standing
#19 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 53246 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
El Palomar Airport (EPA), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (SAEZ / EZE) sits in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Argentina, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 67 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list EZE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are El Palomar Airport (EPA, 13 nm), Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP, 17 nm), and San Fernando Airport (SADF, 22 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,827-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from EZE are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as BUE and Ezeiza International Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from EZE to plan your flight.
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From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Free WiFi Restrooms are marked with large lifesize orange signs of man and female icons.”
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Field capability
ICAO
SAEZ
IATA
EZE
FAA / Local
EZE
Elevation
67 ft
Coordinates
34.8222° S · 58.5358° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Argentina fields
state range 9–4,685 ft
At 67 ft, EZE sits lower than 86% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,827 ft
- 11/2910,827 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/3510,187 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,827 ft
EZE's 10,827 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmEPAEl Palomar AirportEl Palomar
- 17nmAEPAeroparque Jorge NewberyBuenos Aires
- 22nmSADFSan Fernando AirportSan Fernando
- 33nmLPGLa Plata AirportLa Plata
- 109nmGHUGualeguaychu AirportGualeguaychu
- 112nmSUAAÁngel S. Adami International AirportMontevideo
Location
Open the full mapSAEZ · Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini · Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EZE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,844 nm | 9h 20m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,891 nm | 9h 27m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,394 nm | 10h 37m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,487 nm | 10h 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,541 nm | 10h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,552 nm | 10h 59m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,600 nm | 11h 6m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,624 nm | 11h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EZE?
- Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini's longest paved runway is 10,827 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EZE?
- Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,827 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EZE?
- The closest alternate is El Palomar Airport (EPA), about 13 nm away, followed by Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EZE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 9h 20m (3,844 nm), Palm Beach about 9h 27m (3,891 nm), Houston about 10h 37m (4,394 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.