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Nearest Airport to Chilecito: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chilecito is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC), 349 km away.

Closest airport IRJ Capitan V A Almonacid Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international TUC Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport 349 km · 217 mi · ~6 h 14 min by car

Airports near Chilecito

  1. 1
    Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Flag of ArgentinaLa Rioja, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    IRJ 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  2. 2
    Chamical Airport Flag of ArgentinaGobernador Gordillo, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    SACT 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  3. 3
    Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport Flag of ArgentinaCatamarca, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    CTC 181 km113 mi · ~3 h 14 min
  4. 4
    Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport Flag of ArgentinaSan Juan, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    UAQ 282 km175 mi · ~5 h 02 min
  5. 5
    Termas de Río Hondo international Airport Flag of ArgentinaTermas de Río Hondo, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    RHD 312 km194 mi · ~5 h 34 min
  6. 6
    Vallenar Airport Flag of ChileVallenar, Chile · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Chile
    VLR 323 km201 mi · ~5 h 47 min
  7. 7
    Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport Flag of ArgentinaSantiago del Estero, Argentina · Regional Airports in Argentina
    SDE 348 km216 mi · ~6 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport Flag of ArgentinaSan Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina · International Airports in Argentina
    TUC 349 km217 mi · ~6 h 14 min
  9. 9
    La Florida Airport Flag of ChileLa Serena-Coquimbo, Chile · Regional Airports in Chile
    LSC 368 km229 mi · ~6 h 34 min
  10. 10
    Villa Dolores Airport Flag of ArgentinaVilla Dolores, Argentina · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Argentina
    VDR 383 km238 mi · ~6 h 50 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Chilecito Airport8.9 km
  • Anillaco Airport70 km
  • Villa Union Airstrip73 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Chilecito; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chilecito?

The nearest airport to Chilecito is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC), 349 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chilecito?

Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) is 349 km from Chilecito in a straight line — roughly 6 h 14 min by car.

What other airports are near Chilecito?

Chamical Airport — 176 km, Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC) — 181 km and Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) — 282 km.

How long does it take to get from Chilecito to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport?

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.