Airport
Rafaela Airport (RAF)
Rafaela Airport is a small gateway serving the city of Rafaela and the surrounding Santa Fe Province. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby towns such as Sunchales and Esperanza, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Rafaela Airport
Rafaela Airport is a small airport serving Rafaela, a city in Santa Fe Province, Argentina. Located on the south side of the city, the airport acts as a local aviation gateway for the surrounding Castellanos Department and nearby communities. It is identified by the IATA code RAF and ICAO code SAFR.
The airport has a small passenger terminal and three runways, one of which is paved. Traffic is modest and consists mainly of general aviation, with limited small commercial flights recorded over the years. It remains a regional facility rather than a major international hub.
The airport sits roughly 4 km from central Rafaela, making access to the city straightforward by road. Travelers can continue their journey by taxi, private transfer, chauffeur service or rental car, with the regional city of Santa Fe located about 100 km away and Sauce Viejo Airport around 109 km to the southeast.
Facilities are compact, with basic passenger services provided in the terminal. For longer or scheduled journeys, many travelers connect through larger airports in Santa Fe Province or drive to nearby regional destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rafaela Airport operates through a small passenger terminal on the south side of the city. The airport has three runways, including one paved runway, and mainly handles general aviation together with limited small commercial traffic.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rafaela Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Rafaela Airport to hotels, the city centre and destinations across the Santa Fe region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Rafaela Airport, business visits or journeys around Rafaela and nearby towns.
Car Rental
Rent a car at or near Rafaela Airport for independent travel around the city and onward journeys in Santa Fe Province.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Rafaela Airport, hotels, event venues and other regional destinations.
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