Flying private to Argentina: permits, paperwork and handling
Argentina requires foreign private and business aircraft to obtain authorization from ANAC Argentina before landing or overflying. This guide covers what you need, how far in advance to ask, and which airports accept international arrivals, using live data from the i-Handler airport directory, sourced from the country AIP.
Authority: ANAC Argentina · Reviewed: 2026-09-27
Permits: who issues them and when to apply
Landing and overflight permits for foreign civil aircraft are handled by ANAC Argentina. Requests are processed on business days; plan on at least 48 business hours before the flight.
Reference the approved permit in your ICAO flight plan (item 18) and file the plan only once the permit is confirmed. Private non-revenue and charter (revenue) flights follow different tracks; charter requires additional commercial documentation, so start earlier.
San Fernando (SADF) is the usual business aviation choice for Buenos Aires once cleared in.
Documents you will be asked for
Aircraft: certificate of airworthiness, certificate of registration, international insurance certificate with coverage valid for Argentina, and noise certificate.
Crew: pilot licenses and current medical certificates.
Passengers: passports (6 months validity is the safe standard) and a General Declaration (GENDEC) for arrival.
The i-Handler App generates the GENDEC, passenger manifests and the ICAO flight plan from your trip data, so the paperwork above is produced in minutes instead of retyped per flight.
Airports of entry
Main gateways: Buenos Aires Ezeiza (SAEZ) and Aeroparque (SABE), San Fernando (SADF, the business aviation field), Cordoba (SACO) and Mendoza (SAME).
Plan your first landing at an airport of entry. Other fields may show customs in the AIP data, but use them as onward stops after clearing in, unless the authority authorizes otherwise. The live table below marks entry, customs, mandatory handling, slots and fuel per airport.
Argentina airports at a glance (live from the i-Handler directory)
| Airport | Entry | Customs | Handling | Slots | Fuel | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAARIslas Malvinas/Rosario | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 4 |
| SABEBuenos Aires/Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 6 |
| SACOCordoba Ing A Taravella | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 7 |
| SADFBuenos Aires/San Fernando | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 9 |
| SAEZBuenos Aires/Ezeiza - Ministro Pistarini Intl | Yes | Yes | Mandatory | No | JET | 11 |
| SAMEMendoza Intl/El Plumerillo | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 7 |
| SANTSan Miguel de Tucuman/Teniente B. Matienzo | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 4 |
| SARCCorrientes | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 2 |
| SAREResistencia | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 2 |
| SARFFormosa International El Pucu | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 1 |
| SARIIguazu/Cataratas Del Iguazu/Mayor D C E Krause | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 6 |
| SARLPaso De Los Libres | Yes | Yes | No | No | NO FUEL | 0 |
| SARPLibertador Gral D Jose de San Martin/Posadas | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 1 |
| SASAGen. D Martin M de Guemez/Salta | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 5 |
| SASJSan Salvador de Jujuy/Gobernador Horacio Guzman | Yes | Yes | Mandatory | No | AVGAS JET | 2 |
| SAVCComodoro Rivadavia/Gen E Mosconi Intl | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 2 |
| SAWCEl Calafate International | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | AVGAS JET | 5 |
| SAWERio Grande | Yes | Yes | No | No | JET | 1 |
| SAWGPiloto N. Fernandez/Rio Gallegos | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 2 |
| SAWHUshuaia Intl Malvinas Islas | Yes | Yes | No | No | JET | 6 |
| SAZMAstor Piazzolla/Mar Del Plata Intl | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 3 |
| SAZNNeuquen/Presidente Peron | Yes | Yes | No | No | AVGAS JET | 5 |
| SAZSSan Carlos de Bariloche | Yes | Yes | Mandatory | Yes | AVGAS JET | 7 |
Live data from the i-Handler directory; each ICAO links to the airport page with contacts, frequencies and live METAR/TAF.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a landing permit for a private flight to Argentina?
Yes. Foreign private and business aircraft need authorization from ANAC Argentina. Requests are processed on business days; plan on at least 48 business hours before the flight. The permit goes in item 18 of your ICAO flight plan.
Which airports in Argentina accept international arrivals?
Main gateways: Buenos Aires Ezeiza (SAEZ) and Aeroparque (SABE), San Fernando (SADF, the business aviation field), Cordoba (SACO) and Mendoza (SAME). The table on this page shows entry, customs and handling status per airport, live from the i-Handler directory.
How do I find a handler or FBO in Argentina?
The i-Handler airport directory lists ground handlers and FBOs per airport with phone numbers, and pilots contact them by chat through the free i-Handler App.
What paperwork does a flight to Argentina require?
Aircraft certificates, insurance, crew licenses, passports and a General Declaration. The i-Handler App generates the GENDEC, manifests and ICAO flight plan automatically from your trip.
Do the paperwork once, not per flight
The free i-Handler App organizes the trip, generates the GENDEC, manifests and ICAO flight plan, and connects you by chat with the handlers and FBOs listed at your destination. Create your pilot account at i-handler.app.
Create your free pilot accountLast reviewed 2026-09-27 against operational sources. Requirements change: always confirm current rules with ANAC Argentina or your handler before the flight. This page is operational guidance, not legal advice.