Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport IGR Iguazu
The Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport serves the cities within Misiones Province. Its airport code is IGR, and it is located within Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. It is Argentina’s easternmost airport, and it welcomes travelers wishing to see the world-famous Iguazu Falls. Also regarded as the Mayor Carlos Eduardo Krause Airport, the airport is surrounded by views of the countryside, but there are plenty of airport hotels within a short drive.
Best Time to Visit
The airport occupies 1,804 hectares of space and its asphalt runway runs 3,300-meter long. The IGR-Iguazu Airport has welcomed a total of almost 900,000 passengers in 2016, with a yearly average of approximately 9000 flights. Within the airport is the Cataratas Del Iguazu VOR-DME, which is a high-tech ground station. Several airlines provide flights to and from the airport, including JetSmart, Air Europa, and Aerolineas Argentinas. From the IGR Iguazu Airport, travelers can easily wander to the equally vibrant towns of Santa Terezinha do Itaipu, Sao Miguel do Iguacu, and Foz do Iguacu.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Near the airport are several top-rated hotels to consider. Within a 4-mile radius are the verdant grounds and enviable villas offered by the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. Other options near the Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport include the 4-star hotel Gran Melia Iguanzu, located 4 miles away from the airport.
International travelers could also visit the region through the Guarani International Airport, which is located within Paraguay's Gran Ciudad del Este.
