Set in the southern reaches of Mendoza's wine country, Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (IATA: AFA) serves the city of San Rafael. It handles mainly domestic flights to Buenos Aires and general aviation, without a regular cargo operation. Wine and farm produce from the area travel by road to Mendoza-El Plumerillo (MDZ) or onward to Buenos Aires-Ezeiza for intercontinental air freight. For forwarders, AFA is essentially a passenger airport linked to larger hubs by road.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?▼

The IATA code of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is AFA. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport located?▼

Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is located in San Rafael, AR.

What is the ICAO code of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is SAMR. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?▼

Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is at an elevation of 753 meters (2470 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-34.58830, -68.40390

753 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from San Rafael

Buenos Aires → Shanghai Buenos Aires → Shenzhen Buenos Aires → Guangzhou Buenos Aires → Hong Kong Buenos Aires → Tokyo Buenos Aires → Busan

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Last updated: 10 June 2026

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