Astor Piazzolla International Airport – MDQ Mar del Plata
Astor Piazzolla International Airport, Mar del Plata, Argentina (MDQ) or Mar del Plata Airport is both a public and military airport that is owned and operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. The agency has been operating the airport since 1998. The airport was named after Brigadier General Bartolome de la Colina, one of the founders of the Argentine Air Force. However, it was once again renamed in 2008, in honor of famous composer and musician, Astor Piazzolla.
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Obviously, a small airport, Astor Piazzolla International Airport is situated at a 1,080-acre land with a 7,218-foot long runway. The terminal building was established in 1978 for the FIFA World Cup. Then, in 1994, the terminal building was further expanded for the Pan American Games. Currently, there are three (3) airlines operating at the airport. Aerolineas Argentinas has seasonal routes to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque. Austral Lineas Aerias has scheduled routes to Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires-Aeroparque, Buenos Aires-Ezeiza, Comodoro Rivadavia, Rio Gallegos, Trelew, and Ushuaia; and seasonal routes to Cordoba, Mendoza, Rosario, and Tucuman. Lastly, Andes Lineas Aerias has season routes to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque. In 2017, the airport had a total passenger traffic of 301,684 with a total of 6,992 aircraft operations. Interesting destinations near the airport include Laguna Brava, Punta Mogotes, and Sierra de los Padres.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Popular hotels near Astor Piazzolla International Airport include Gran Hotel Skorpios and Hotel Versailles. Both of these hotels are 4-star hotels offering quality services and amenities.
On this page it is easy to search for Mar Del Plata, Argentina airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Mar Del Plata, Argentina (MDQ-Astor Piazzola Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MDQ airport.
Most of these MDQ
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Mar Del Plata, Argentina
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the MDQ airport are Mar del Plata Golf Club, Alfonsina Storni Monument, and Mar del Plata Cathedral.
Map of Mar Del Plata, Argentina Hotels
View all Mar Del Plata, Argentina (MDQ-Astor Piazzola Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Mar Del Plata, Argentina (MDQ-Astor Piazzola Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Mar Del Plata, Argentina (MDQ-Astor Piazzola Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Mar Del Plata, Argentina (MDQ-Astor Piazzola Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:30 AM.
The temperature feels like 52.75 with a humidity level of 53 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 23 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 9:01 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Wednesday
5/1
Scattered clouds
54°F
High: 59°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 0%
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5/2
Broken clouds
49°F
High: 57°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/3
Few clouds
47°F
High: 60°F
Low: 41°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/4
Scattered clouds
52°F
High: 64°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/5
Broken clouds
57°F
High: 64°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/6
Overcast clouds
57°F
High: 60°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Mar Del Plata, Argentina MDQ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MDQ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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