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Airports / Argentina / MDZ
Large airport · MDZ
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport.
Mendoza, Argentina · 2,310 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
10,595 ratings
1
Operators based
2,310
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Mendoza, ArgentinaELEV 2,310 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
10,595
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2,310
Field elevation
feet above sea level
78
Nearest alternate
nm to UAQ
Field standing
#21 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 10595 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
78 nm
To the nearest alternate
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ).
Overview
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (SAME / MDZ) is a large commercial airport serving Mendoza, Argentina. Field elevation is 2,310 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, MDZ is a home base: Aerotec Argentina S.A. operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ, 78 nm), Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL, 106 nm), and Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA, 107 nm). The field has a single 9,301-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MDZ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as El Plumerillo International Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MDZ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There’s a handful of food spaces or restaurants, bathrooms are clean, staff are friendly.”
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Staff & service
“There’s a handful of food spaces or restaurants, bathrooms are clean, staff are friendly.”
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Field capability
ICAO
SAME
IATA
MDZ
FAA / Local
DOZ
Elevation
2,310 ft
Coordinates
32.8317° S · 68.7929° 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 2,310 ft, MDZ sits higher than 86% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,301 ft
- 18/369,301 ft × 177 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,301 ft
MDZ's 9,301 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 78nmUAQDomingo Faustino Sarmiento AirportSan Juan
- 106nmSCLComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSantiago
- 107nmAFASuboficial Ay Santiago Germano AirportSan Rafael
- 125nmLUQBrigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda AirportSan Luis
- 128nmSCRGLa Independencia AirportRancagua
- 136nmKNAViña del Mar AirportViña del Mar
Location
Open the full mapSAME · Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport · Mendoza, Argentina
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MDZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,581 nm | 8h 44m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,631 nm | 8h 51m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,042 nm | 9h 48m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,125 nm | 10h 0m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,251 nm | 10h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,260 nm | 10h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,336 nm | 10h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,434 nm | 10h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MDZ?
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,301 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 MDZ?
- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,301 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MDZ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport as a home base, including Aerotec Argentina S.A.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to MDZ?
- The closest alternate is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ), about 78 nm away, followed by Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) at 106 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MDZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 44m (3,581 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 51m (3,631 nm), Houston about 9h 48m (4,042 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.