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El Palomar Airport (EPA/SADP) is a joint civil-military airport in El Palomar, Buenos Aires Province, about 20 km west of downtown Buenos Aires. It became Argentina's first low-cost carrier hub in 2018, hosting airlines like Flybondi and JetSMART, but commercial passenger flights were suspended in 2020 after noise complaints. Today it primarily supports general aviation and Argentine Air Force operations.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know that the airport is shared with a military base, so photography and access around the perimeter can be restricted—check with authorities before plane-spotting or entering non-public areas.
🚖 Getting There
El Palomar is best reached by car or taxi/remis via Acceso Oeste (Autopista del Oeste) and Ruta Provincial 201. The nearby El Palomar railway station on the Sarmiento Line offers a public transport option, but connections to the terminal are limited, so a taxi or rideshare is usually more practical. Allow extra time during peak hours due to traffic between Buenos Aires and the airport.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is El Palomar Airport currently open for commercial passenger flights?
A: No, commercial passenger flights were suspended in 2020; the airport now mainly handles general aviation and military operations.
Q: How far is El Palomar Airport from Buenos Aires?
A: It is about 20 km west of Buenos Aires city center, in El Palomar, Morón Partido.
Q: Which airlines used to fly from El Palomar?
A: Low-cost carriers such as Flybondi and JetSMART used El Palomar as a base before commercial operations were suspended.
Q: What are the airport codes for El Palomar?
A: The IATA code is EPA and the ICAO code is SADP.
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