Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, also known as El Plumerillo International Airport, is an international airport located 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) northeast of the center of Mendoza, the capital of Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is the fourth busiest airport in Argentina in terms of passenger traffic. 

The airport was inaugurated in 1954 and is named after Francisco Gabrielli, a former governor of Mendoza Province. It has one passenger terminal with an area of 10,600 square meters (114,000 sq ft) and five gates. The airport is served by a number of domestic and international airlines, including Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM Chile, American Airlines, and United Airlines.

General Information about Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport

The following table is an overview of MDZ Airport indicated below:

AirportAeropuerto Internacional El Plumerillo – Mendoza
Airport TypePublic / Military
OperatorAeropuertos Argentina 2000
ServesMendoza, Argentina
Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport CodeMDZ
Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport TerminalsOne terminals
MDZ Airport Runway1
MDZ Airport Coordinates32°49′54″S 068°47′34″W
Contact Number+54 261 520-6000
Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport AddressAcceso A Aeropuerto Internacional Gabrielli F. J., Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina
Website Addresshttp://www.aa2000.com.ar/mendoza
Elevation2,310 ft / 704 m

Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport Code

Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport code is MDZ. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself. 

IATA CODEMDZ
ICAO CODESAME
WORLD AREA CODE+1
COUNTRY CODEUSA
IATA METROPOLITAN CODEMDZ

Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport Map

The MDZ Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport Runway

MDZ Airport has only one active runway.

NameLength (mtr)Length (ft)Surface
18/362,7899,150Concrete

Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport Terminal

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport has one terminal. It was built in 2014 and is designed to handle up to 3.5 million passengers per year.

The terminal has a total area of 24,000 square meters (258,000 square feet) and includes 16 check-in counters, 6 security lanes, and 4 baggage claim carousels. The terminal also has a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes. 

Nearest Airports to Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport 

Some of the International and Domestic airports near MDZ.

Airlines Operating from Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport

The following airlines operate from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport:

  • Aerolíneas Argentinas
  • Copa Airlines
  • Flybondi
  • Gol Transportes Aéreos
  • JetSmart Argentina
  • LADE
  • LATAM Brasil
  • LATAM Chile
  • LATAM Peru
  • Sky Airline

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