Corrientes International Airport - CNQ-Corrientes Intl.
Corrientes International Airport also known as Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport is a public and military airport that serves the area of Corrientes, Argentina. It is also the main airport that serves flights for nearby municipalities and towns in Corrientes Province. The airport was built in 1961 and was completed in 1964. It is currently operated by the government and is locally known as the Aeropuerto de Camba Punta. CNQ Airport currently features a new terminal and control tower built in 2009 and completed in 2011.
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Sitting 62 meters above mean sea level, the Corrientes International Airport (CNQ) currently has a single passenger terminal 1,400 square meters in size. It's older buildings were already demolished and was replaced by a new terminal, together with a new control tower in 2011. The airport currently serves flights to Buenos Aires - Aeroparque and the Buenos Aires - El Palomar via the Aerolineas Argentinas and the Flybondi. Paso de la Patria is a nearby city where you can enjoy the beach, go fishing by the lake or simply enjoy the history and natural beauties in the area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
CNQ Airport hotels located within a short 15-minute drive away from the terminal includes the 4-star La Alondra Casa De Huespedes and the Grand Hotel Guarani. Both hotels offer outdoor pools and restaurants for their guests.
The Resistencia Airport (RES) is one of the local airports situated near the Corrientes International Airport. It is situated 10 miles from the CNQ Airport.
