Almirante Zar Naval Air Base, Naval air base in Trelew, Argentina.
The Almirante Zar Naval Air Base contains a passenger terminal of 3,500 square meters with parking facilities for 128 vehicles near Trelew city.
The base, established in 1961, was renamed in 1972 to honor Vice Admiral Marcos Antonio Zar, a leader in Argentine naval aviation development.
The site maintains a memorial monument at its entrance, marking the location of the 1972 Trelew incident that influenced Argentine social memory.
The facility operates both military and commercial flights, serving over 250,000 passengers annually through airlines including Aerolineas Argentinas and Flybondi.
The base houses the Naval Exploration Squadron, which operates specialized P-3 Orion aircraft designed for maritime surveillance missions.
Location: Trelew
GPS coordinates: -43.20978,-65.28381
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:15
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