Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
BRC
ICAO Code
SAZS
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (Neuquén) is a regional airport serving the Neuquén province of Argentina. It operates a single passenger terminal handling mainly domestic services and occasional regional flights, with a compact layout for arrivals and departures.

Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport
Elevation: 845 m
-41.1512, -71.1575

Getting to and From Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport #

The airport is a short drive from Neuquén city centre-typically about 10-20 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Taxi / rides: Taxis and private transfers are the most practical way to reach the city.
  • Car rental / driving: Rental cars are available at the terminal; driving into the city is straightforward.
  • Public transport: Local buses serve routes into town; schedules can be limited-check locally.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport #

Facilities are focused on domestic traveller needs.

  • Lounges: No major international lounges; small waiting areas are available.
  • Food & drink: A café or snack kiosk is usually present.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi and charging points are typically available.
  • Accessibility: The terminal offers basic accessible facilities; request assistance from your airline if needed.

Hotels and Layovers at Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport #

Nearby accommodation: Hotels are concentrated in Neuquén city centre, a short drive from the airport; a range of midrange and budget options is available.

Tip for layovers: city-centre hotels are convenient for dining and onward travel; book ahead for event periods.

Tips for Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport #

  • Domestic hub: most traffic is domestic-check which airline operates your route as schedules may change seasonally.
  • Short transfer to Neuquén city: taxis are the quickest way to the city centre-expect around 10-20 minutes driving time.

Weather & Climate near Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport #

Climate

Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (811 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.

90 Ideal

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.

88 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

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