Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
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| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | |
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| Name | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery |
| Nativename | Aeroparque Metropolitano |
| Iata | AEP |
| Icao | SABE |
| Type | Public |
| Owner | Argentinan state |
| Operator | Ministry of Transport / Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 |
| City-served | Buenos Aires |
| Location | Palermo, Puerto Madero area, Buenos Aires Province |
| Elevation-ft | 20 |
| Coordinates | 34°33′S 58°24′W |
| Opened | 1947 |
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is a domestic and regional airport serving central Buenos Aires and the Greater Buenos Aires conurbation. Positioned on the city’s Río de la Plata waterfront near Palermo and Puerto Madero, it functions as a hub for short-haul flights connecting Argentinaan provinces and neighboring countries. The airport is named after Jorge Newbery, an Argentine aviator and pioneer.
Overview
Aeroparque operates under the regulatory framework of the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil and interfaces with regional carriers such as Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aerolíneas Argenticas affiliates, and low-cost operators like Flybondi and JetSmart Argentina. The facility handles scheduled services to destinations in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, and Brazil, while coordination involves agencies including the Secretariat of Transportation (Argentina) and international bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Transport Association. Its proximity to downtown places it adjacent to landmarks like the Puerto Madero Wharf, Bosques de Palermo, and Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti.
History
The aerodrome on the current site originated in the 1920s with flights connected to Aeroposta Argentina and early operators like Avianca's precursors. Official inauguration occurred in 1947 amid postwar aviation growth influenced by companies such as Pan American World Airways, Lufthansa, and British Overseas Airways Corporation. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, developments paralleled expansions at Ezeiza International Airport and policy shifts under administrations like Juan Perón and Raúl Alfonsín. The airport was renamed in honor of Jorge Newbery and witnessed infrastructure projects during the terms of presidents including Carlos Menem and Néstor Kirchner, while private concessioning involved firms related to Macri family-linked enterprises. Security incidents and protests have intersected with events like demonstrations linked to Movimiento Evita and CGT labor actions.
Facilities and Infrastructure
Aeroparque features multiple runways, taxiways, and apron space accommodating narrow-body types such as the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, and regional turboprops like the ATR 72 and Bombardier Dash 8. Passenger terminals include domestic arrival and departure halls with handlers such as SITA and Amadeus IT Group. Ground services rely on providers including Swissport and Menzies Aviation while air traffic control coordination is performed by Empresa Argentina de Navegación Aérea (EANA). Safety systems reference standards from Federal Aviation Administration through bilateral agreements and maintenance aligns with manufacturers including Rolls-Royce, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, and makers like Airbus and Boeing. Navigational aids link to Instrument landing system installations and meteorological support uses forecasts from Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (Argentina).
Airlines and Destinations
Carriers operating include Aerolíneas Argentinas, Austral Líneas Aéreas, Flybondi, JetSmart Argentina, LATAM Argentina, regional operators such as FASTA and charter services linked to Lade (Lineas Aéreas del Estado). International regional routes connect to hubs like Montevideo (served via Carrasco International Airport), Santiago de Chile (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport), Asunción (Silvio Pettirossi International Airport), and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport. Seasonal and corporate charters occasionally serve destinations including Bariloche (San Carlos de Bariloche Airport), Ushuaia (Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport), Mendoza (Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport), and coastal resorts accessed via Mar del Plata (Astor Piazzolla International Airport).
Ground Transportation and Access
Access integrates with urban networks like the Avenida 9 de Julio, Costanera Rafael Obligado, and feeder roads connecting to General Paz Avenue. Public transport options include suburban bus lines operated by companies such as Metrovías feeder routes, premetro links near Palermo Station and commuter rail interfaces at Retiro railway station. Ride-hailing services including Uber and Cabify compete with taxi cooperatives regulated by the Buenos Aires City Government and airport shuttles coordinated with terminals and hotels in neighborhoods like Recoleta and Puerto Madero. Parking and car rental services involve international brands such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar.
Statistics and Traffic
Passenger throughput has fluctuated across decades with peaks reflecting tourism booms and troughs due to crises like the Argentine economic crisis and global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Annual movements include domestic, regional and general aviation operations tracked by ANAC (Argentina), with common aircraft types registered by Registro Nacional de Aeronaves. Cargo volumes are modest compared with Ezeiza International Airport but include express services coordinated with carriers like DHL, FedEx and UPS. The airport’s slot coordination aligns with international norms from Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines and bilateral air service agreements negotiated by the National Directorate of Civil Aviation.
Future Plans and Development
Proposals for expansion, noise mitigation, and operational optimization have been debated among stakeholders such as the Buenos Aires City Legislature, Ministry of Transport (Argentina), airline associations including ALTA and community groups in districts like Palermo and Belgrano. Concepts include terminal modernization, apron reconfiguration, the introduction of more efficient ground access via projects linked to Tren Roca or new bus rapid transit corridors like Metrobús, and environmental initiatives referencing standards from ICAO and the International Air Transport Association. Financing discussions have involved public-private partnership models similar to concessions seen at Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 and proposals by consortia connected to multinational infrastructure firms such as Sacyr and Abertis.