Comodoro D. Ricardo Salomón Airport - LGS
Comodoro D. Ricardo Salomón Airport (LGS) is located in a city in the Mendoza Province of Argentina called Malargue, which is best known for its agriculture sector and uranium mining industry, as well as its venues for eco-tourism. The airport was built in 1947 and underwent reconstruction in 1983. In 1999, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 took over the operation of the airport.
Best Time to Visit
Comodoro D. Ricardo Salomón Airport (LGS) features one runway that is 2,880 meters long and a 1,540-foot displaced threshold. The airport serves seasonal flights to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque vía airlines Aerolíneas Argentinas, Austral Líneas Aéreas, and LAN Argentina. It also serves flights to Mendoza via Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) and Neuquén via Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN) served by American Jet. The nearest city is Malargue, in which the airport is located and Los Molles, which is 37 miles away.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When traveling through Comodoro D. Ricardo Salomón Airport (LGS), visitors can check into Hotel Rioma, a casual, family-owned 3-star hotel that's just 10 minutes away on foot from the historical displays of Museo Regional and 11 minutes away on foot from the breathtaking monuments of Parque del Ayer. Travelers can check into the 3-star Monte Coiron, which backdrop is lush woods and fields, making for an utterly relaxing stay. The Amalar Cabañas is a laid-back escape for tired travelers, with green fields and great accessibility to touristy areas such as General San Martin Plaza or Parque del Ayer.
