Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport — Perito Moreno, Argentina
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (Perito Moreno) is PMQ — its ICAO code is SAWP.
Distance & flight time from PMQ
Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport
Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport, coded PMQ, serves the small town of Perito Moreno in Santa Cruz province, Argentine Patagonia. Not to be confused with the famous Perito Moreno Glacier further south near El Calafate, this airport serves the town named after the same historic explorer, Francisco Moreno, providing access to the remote steppe region and nearby Cueva de las Manos, a UNESCO World Heritage rock art site. PMQ handles limited domestic flights operated by Argentine regional carriers, primarily connecting to other Patagonian towns and occasionally Buenos Aires, serving ranchers, tourists heading to the ancient cave paintings, and residents of this sparsely populated area.
Runways at Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2790 ft (850 m) | 130 ft (40 m) | GRE |
| 10/28 | 5577 ft (1700 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 11/29 | 4405 ft (1343 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | GRE |
Radio frequencies for Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ)
- Chile Chico Airport (CCH) — 54.3 km (33.7 mi)
- Balmaceda Airport (BBA) — 88.2 km (54.8 mi)
- Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) — 136.3 km (84.7 mi)
- Cochrane Airport (LGR) — 145.3 km (90.3 mi)
- Las Heras Airport (LHS) — 154.0 km (95.7 mi)
- General Enrique Mosconi International Airport (CRD) — 283.3 km (176.0 mi)
- Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport (ULA) — 388.3 km (241.3 mi)
- Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS) — 403.8 km (250.9 mi)
PMQ is Perito Moreno Airport in Patagonia, Argentina, near Cueva de las Manos, not the famous glacier near El Calafate. Searchers often confuse the two Perito Moreno locations when planning Patagonian travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport?
The IATA code for Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport is PMQ.
What is the ICAO code for Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport?
The ICAO code for Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport is SAWP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.