EPAUpdated October 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions: Buenos Aires El Palomar airport

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Quick answers about Buenos Aires El Palomar airport (EPA)

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Buenos Aires El Palomar airport (EPA). See also the airport guide for general information.

No. Scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended by official government mandate since late 2020. The facility operates exclusively for military tasks of the 1st Air Brigade and official government flights.
Low-cost carriers Flybondi and JetSMART transferred all their flights to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza International Airport, where they currently operate their domestic and regional services.
You can take the San Martín Line commuter train to El Palomar station, located steps from the entrance gate, or use several urban bus lines (182, 320, 53, 252, 386, 634, and 123) payable with a SUBE card.
Yes, an open-air parking lot managed by Aeropuertos Argentina is located on Matienzo Street directly across from the terminal building, offering a 15-minute grace period alongside hourly and daily rates.
No. The commercial terminal is not open 24 hours a day and overnight stays are prohibited, as the airport grounds remain a restricted military zone.

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