Updated: January 15, 2026
Argentina South America

Tucumán Airport (TUC)

Tucumán Teniente Benjamin Matienzo International Airport averages 9 flights per day to 8 destinations, with 3 domestic and 5 international routes. A total of 6 airlines operate at TUC, led by Aerolineas Argentinas. This airport provides direct service to 5 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Panama as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Tucumán connects to Punta Cana, with a typical flight time of 6 hrs.

IATA
TUC
ICAO
SANT
Elevation
1,493 ft (455 m) MSL
Local Time
America/Argentina/Tucuman (UTC-03:00)
Destinations
8 (3 domestic · 5 international)
Flights per day
9 (8 domestic · 2 international)
Busiest Route
Buenos Aires (7/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Punta Cana 6 hrs
Shortest Flight
Córdoba 1 hr 35 mins
Top Airline
Aerolineas Argentinas (5 routes)
Top Country
Argentina (8 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,551 ft / 2,911 m

Weather in Tucumán

8 Destinations from Tucumán Airport (TUC)

This week, 8 active routes depart from Tucumán International Airport. The busiest route connects Tucumán with Buenos Aires and is operated by 3 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Punta Cana, and the shortest flight is to Córdoba.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
7 Buenos Aires TUC → AEP
2 hrs 15 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi, JetSMART3
5/week Mar del Plata TUC → MDQ Aerolineas Argentinas1
4/week Córdoba TUC → COR
1 hr 35 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas1
4/week Tocumen TUC → PTY
5 hrs 5 mins
 Copa Airlines1
3/week Lima TUC → LIM
3 hrs 20 mins
 LATAM, LATAM Peru2
2/week Florianópolis TUC → FLN
2 hrs 50 mins
 Aerolineas Argentinas1
2/week Punta Cana TUC → PUJ
6 hrs
 Aerolineas Argentinas1
1/week Rio de Janeiro TUC → GIG Flybondi1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Tucumán International Airport is served by 6 airlines, with Aerolineas Argentinas in the lead at 45% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 73% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 5 airlines operate international routes, compared with 3 serving domestic routes. Aerolineas Argentinas is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Punta Cana with a flight time of 6 hrs.

  • Aerolineas Argentinas5 routes
  • Flybondi2 routes
  • JetSMART1 route
  • Copa Airlines1 route
  • LATAM1 route
  • LATAM Peru1 route

Tucumán International Airport provides direct service to 5 countries across two continents. The route network is 38% domestic and 62% international, with Tocumen, Panama serving as the primary international destination.

  • Argentina8/day
  • Panama4/week
  • Peru3/week
  • Brazil3/week
  • Dominican Republic2/week

Global Rankings of Tucumán Airport (TUC)

This snapshot shows how Tucumán Airport (TUC) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Tucumán Airport (TUC)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
02 9,551 ft · 2,911 m 147 ft · 45 m Asphalt
20 9,551 ft · 2,911 m 147 ft · 45 m Asphalt
1 9,514 ft · 2,900 m 148 ft · 45 m Closed
19 9,514 ft · 2,900 m 148 ft · 45 m Closed

46 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,551 ft / 2,911 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Tucumán International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft · 2,950 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft · 2,970 m 5,610 ft · 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m