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El Plumerillo (SAME/MDZ) — Mendoza, Argentina
El Plumerillo (SAME/MDZ) serves Mendoza, Argentina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 2310 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SAME
- Name: El Plumerillo
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -32.831699
- Longitude: -68.7929
- Elevation: 2310 ft
- Country: Argentina
- Municipality: Mendoza
- IATA Code: MDZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SACF
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Mendoza
- Distance from City: 8.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 9301 X 177
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 089/R/C/W/T
- Lighting: MIRL, Centerline (Rwy 36 side), PAPI both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I Rwy 36 LOC 109.9 MHz (3.0°/TCH 54), VOR-DME DOZ 114.90 MHz (on field)
- Approach Types: ILS/DME CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.950 MHz
- Operations: 118.650 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 118.65 MHz; Tower 119.90 MHz (H24 UTC); Ground 121.95 MHz; ATIS 127.60 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 127.600 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
El Plumerillo operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Operations H24. Tower H24. Admin 11:00-19:00Z.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeropuertosargentina.com/en/MDZ
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 13:00
- Close: 22:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local hours 10:00-19:00 ART (UTC-3). Available on request outside hours for international GA flights. 2 hours PPR required for customs/immigration.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ARS
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Airport of entry. No landing permit required for GA; notify customs 48h prior for international arrivals. Immigration available on arrival.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Circling not authorized west of Rwy 18/36. Diverse departure not authorized. Fire category 7.
Alternates
SANU
- ICAO: SANU
- Name: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
- Distance (NM): 77.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Customs and immigration available for Chile cross-border flights. Wine region tourism.
SAMR
- ICAO: SAMR
- Name: Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport
- Distance (NM): 107.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
SAOU
- ICAO: SAOU
- Name: Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport
- Distance (NM): 125.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport only. No customs or immigration facilities.
Airport Services
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Argentina Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (apply Mon-Fri 0800-1600 local / 1100-1900 UTC)
- Landing Lead Time: 48-72 working hours (standard); 7 business days (charter Class C+ or Falkland Islands via Argentine airspace)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights need ANAC notification. Customs clearance at designated international airports only.
Active NOTAMs
A2976/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 18/36 CLSD WIP MAINT
2026-07-25 06:00:00
2026-07-27 09:00:00
A2975/26
caution
Runway restriction
CNL INFO
2026-07-24 15:20:45
Until further notice
W0444/26
caution
Approach procedure change
AERODROME [US DOD E-IPL ONLY] ILS Z RWY 36 NOT AUTHORIZED
2026-07-15 16:45:00
2026-08-06 00:01:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SAME?
- The tower frequency at El Plumerillo is 119.90 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SAME?
- El Plumerillo offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does SAME require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for El Plumerillo (Argentina).
- Is customs available at SAME?
- Yes, customs at El Plumerillo is available from 13:00 to 22:00.
- Where is SAME located?
- El Plumerillo (SAME) is located in Mendoza, Argentina.
- What is the IATA code for SAME?
- The IATA code for El Plumerillo is MDZ.
- How long is the runway at SAME?
- The main runway at El Plumerillo (18/36) measures 9301 X 177.
- Does SAME have an ILS approach?
- Yes, El Plumerillo has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
- Is SAME a port of entry?
- Yes, El Plumerillo is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.