International hub · Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza Intl/El Plumerillo

SAMEMDZ
Elevation
2,310 ft
Coordinates
32°50′S 68°48′W
Local time
America/Argentina/Mendoza

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Field information

SAME runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Mendoza Intl/El Plumerillo (SAME/MDZ) has one runway, 18/36, 9,301 ft (2,835 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SAME, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Argentina/Mendoza

  • Country

    Argentina

    AR

  • Municipality

    Mendoza

  • Elevation

    2,310 ft

  • Position

    -32.8317, -68.7929

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SAME

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/369,301 ft (2,835 m)177 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SAME.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Mendoza Intl/El Plumerillo (SAME / MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SAME is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SAME

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Argentina

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Argentina. Applicable permit lead times for Argentina are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Argentina are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SAME

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SAME covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SAME

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SAME is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SAME

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SAME: 32° 49′ 54″ S 68° 47′ 34″ W; elevation 2310 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Mendoza

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mendoza. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SAME.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SAME

    Support for freighter operations into SAME covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SAME sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Mendoza Intl/El Plumerillo — one desk for the whole trip.

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