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Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC)

San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina · large airport · -26.837° -65.104° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTUC
ICAO CodeSANT
Typelarge airport
NameTeniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport
MunicipalitySan Miguel de Tucumán
CountryArgentina
ContinentSA
Latitude-26.837° S
Longitude-65.104° W
Elevation1493 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score1 000
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryArgentina
ISO Code
RegionSan Miguel de Tucumán
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-3
DST OffsetUTC-3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving TUC

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Temperate (26.8°S)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC/SANT) serves San Miguel de Tucumán, the capital of Tucumán Province in northwest Argentina. Located about 10–12 km east of the city center, it is the region's main gateway and is named after Argentine aviation pioneer Benjamín Matienzo. The airport handles mostly domestic flights, with a compact terminal and a long runway capable of receiving narrow-body jets.

💡 Local Tip
A frequent-visitor tip: the airport is east of the city, so trips to Yerba Buena or western suburbs can take 30–40 minutes; pre-book a remis for late-night arrivals when taxi supply is thin.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis and remises (private hire cars) are available outside the arrivals area; confirm the fare or ensure the meter is used before departing. The ride to central San Miguel de Tucumán usually takes 15–25 minutes, longer during rush hour. If you rely on buses, check local routes in advance because airport service can be sparse, especially at night.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines operate at TUC?
A: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi, and JetSMART are the main carriers, with frequent flights to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities; international service is limited and may be seasonal.

Q: How far is the airport from downtown San Miguel de Tucumán?
A: It is roughly 10–12 km east of the city center, a drive of about 15–25 minutes depending on traffic.

Q: Is there public transportation to the airport?
A: Taxis and remises are the most reliable options; some local buses pass near the airport, but service is infrequent and may require a walk to the terminal.

Q: Does TUC have international flights?
A: The airport has international status, but scheduled international routes are limited; most flights connect domestically, especially to Buenos Aires.
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