El Palomar Airport, Military and commercial airport in El Palomar, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
El Palomar Airport is a combined military and commercial facility in Buenos Aires Province that operates with a 2,110-meter runway at an elevation of 18 meters above sea level. The aerodrome handles both military aircraft and commercial flights from various airlines.
The site started in 1910 as an aviation school and later became the main base for Argentina's Air Force First Brigade. The facility evolved from purely military operations to a mixed-use airport serving commercial traffic.
The airport represents Argentina's effort to make air travel more accessible to everyday people, especially through low-cost carriers operating domestic and international routes.
The airport sits about 18 kilometers west of Buenos Aires with direct access via the San Martin railway line and Acceso Oeste Highway. Visitors should note that access may be restricted depending on security levels and should be checked in advance.
The airport served as a filming location in 2015 for the international film 'Colonia', where it doubled as Santiago International Airport in Chile. This unexpected use shows how the facility has been tapped for film and television productions.
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