Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport is a large airport serving Mendoza, Argentina. Its IATA code is MDZ and its ICAO code is SAME. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,310 ft (704 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 9,301 ft (2,835 m) long. Local time follows the America/Argentina/Mendoza time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MDZ
- ICAO code
- SAME
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,310 ft (704 m)
- Coordinates
- -32.8317, -68.7929
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Mendoza
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,301 ft · 2,835 m | 177 ft · 54 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UAQ Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | San Juan, Argentina | 144 km · 89 mi |
| SCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | Santiago, Chile | 196 km · 122 mi |
| AFA Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport | San Rafael, Argentina | 199 km · 124 mi |
| LUQ Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | San Luis, Argentina | 232 km · 144 mi |
| LSC La Florida Airport | La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile | 397 km · 247 mi |
| IRJ Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | La Rioja, Argentina | 428 km · 266 mi |
| COR Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport | Cordoba, Argentina | 464 km · 288 mi |
| CTC Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport | Catamarca, Argentina | 554 km · 344 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MDZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 2,419 | 1,503 | 1,306 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,643 | 4,128 | 3,587 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,570 | 4,704 | 4,087 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,186 | 5,086 | 4,420 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,055 | 5,627 | 4,889 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,071 | 5,637 | 4,898 | View route |
| LHR London | 11,492 | 7,141 | 6,205 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,496 | 7,143 | 6,207 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,505 | 7,149 | 6,212 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,931 | 7,413 | 6,442 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 12,913 | 8,024 | 6,972 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 14,583 | 9,062 | 7,874 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,434 | 10,212 | 8,874 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 16,733 | 10,398 | 9,035 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 17,378 | 10,798 | 9,384 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 19,077 | 11,854 | 10,301 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 114.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.950 |
| TCA | MENDOZA CON | 124.200 |
| TWR | MENDOZA APP/TWR | 119.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport?
The IATA code of Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport is MDZ and its ICAO code is SAME.
Where is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport located?
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport is in Mendoza, Mendoza Province, Argentina, at -32.8317, -68.7929.
What time zone is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport in?
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Argentina/Mendoza. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 9,301 ft (2,835 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ), about 144 km (89 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.