La Rioja airport (IRJ)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport, opened on October 11, 1948, serves the province of La Rioja. It operates domestic flights to Aeroparque and some other cities in the interior of the country.
Official Website: aa2000.com.ar
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm.
Airlines: Aerolíneas Argentinas (Tel 0 810 2228 6527 / WhatsApp +54 9 11 4940 4798 - Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm).
Annual passenger traffic: 73,000 passengers went through it in 2024.
Tel: +54 11 3987 4150 - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - TWITTER
Location
The airport is located 6 km (4 miles) northeast of the city of La Rioja.
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The airport has free Wi-Fi access.Food and Drinks
There is a cafeteria in the main lobby of the Arrivals and Departures Hall.Shopping
Baggage
In case of loss or damage of checked baggage, contact the corresponding airline offices or the airport police (e-mail: uolar@psa.gov.ar).Other Services
Medical clinic.Accommodation near La Rioja airport (IRJ)
Nearby accommodations include:
Complejo Paradise (4.5 km/2.8 miles)
Hotel Andino (5.9 km/3.7 miles)
Complejo Llay (5.9 km/3.7 miles)
Hotel Avenida (6.6 km/4.1 miles)
Naindo Park Hotel (6.7 km/4.2 miles)
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Public and private transportation
Taxi
Vehicles of Remisses La Rioja (Tel +54 380 442 6666) available outside the Arrivals Hall. The ride to the city center takes 15-20 minutes.Car rental agencies
There are no car rental agencies inside the airport. Advance reservations are therefore recommended.
Parking services at La Rioja airport (IRJ)
Outdoor parking is available free of charge in front of the terminal building.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
There are adapted toilets and telephones, ramps and elevators. Wheelchairs are available by prior reservation with your airline.
Latest updates: March 29, 2025
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