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Airports / Argentina / PMQ
Medium airport · PMQ
Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport.
Perito Moreno, Argentina · 1,410 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
27 ratings
0
Operators based
1,410
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Perito Moreno, ArgentinaELEV 1,410 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
27
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,410
Field elevation
feet above sea level
29
Nearest alternate
nm to CCH
Field standing
#15 / 72
Argentina airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 27 Google ratings , ranked against 72 rated Argentina fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chile Chico Airport (CCH), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (SAWP / PMQ) sits in Perito Moreno, Argentina, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,410 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into PMQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Chile Chico Airport (CCH, 29 nm), Balmaceda Airport (BBA, 48 nm), and Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ, 74 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 5,577-foot paved runway, PMQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from PMQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Perito Moreno.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Excellent service and the hot chocolate was delicious 🤙”
Nicolas Fernandez5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SAWP
IATA
PMQ
FAA / Local
PTM
Elevation
1,410 ft
Coordinates
46.5379° S · 70.9787° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Argentina fields
state range 9–4,685 ft
At 1,410 ft, PMQ sits higher than 69% of the 72 Argentina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,577 ft
- 10/285,577 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/294,405 ft × 100 ftTreatedUnlit
- 07/252,790 ft × 130 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,577 ft
PMQ's 5,577 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- 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.
- 29nmCCHChile Chico AirportChile Chico
- 48nmBBABalmaceda AirportBalmaceda
- 74nmGXQTeniente Vidal AirportCoyhaique
- 78nmLGRCochrane AirportCochrane
- 83nmLHSLas Heras AirportLas Heras
- 153nmCRDGeneral Enrique Mosconi International AirportComodoro Rivadavia
Location
Open the full mapSAWP · Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport · Perito Moreno, Argentina
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PMQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 4,372 nm | 10h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,424 nm | 10h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,761 nm | 11h 28m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,829 nm | 11h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,968 nm | 11h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,035 nm | 12h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,144 nm | 12h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,249 nm | 12h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PMQ?
- Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport's longest paved runway is 5,577 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. 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 PMQ?
- Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,577 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PMQ?
- The closest alternate is Chile Chico Airport (CCH), about 29 nm away, followed by Balmaceda Airport (BBA) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PMQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 10h 34m (4,372 nm), Palm Beach about 10h 41m (4,424 nm), Houston about 11h 28m (4,761 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.