Formosa International Airport– FMA Formosa

Formosa International Airport has an airport code of FMA and is also sometimes referred to as El Pucú Airport. This public airport is owned and operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. The airline operating in and out of FMA-Formosa is Aerolina sArgentinas, the country’s biggest airline and official flag carrier. A total of 106,450 passengers has traveled through FMA Airport. This airport is 4 miles from the international border and is located in Formosa, Argentina.

Best Time to Visit

This international airport primarily serves the city and residents of Formosa which also acts as the capital of the Argentine province of Formosa. The city is situated in the Paraguay River and also acts as the border between Paraguay and Argentina. This city has a population of 234,000 based on the 2010 census report. The name of the city, province, and airport was derived from the Spanish word “fermosa” or “hermosa” which means beautiful.

What to Do & Area Attractions

While most travelers prefer booking their accommodations in airport hotels, visitors arriving in FMA will not find any within the airport grounds. Instead, they will have to travel a few miles from FMA Airport to get to the best hotels in town. The Howard Johnson Hotel & Casino is a lovely 4-star hotel that attracts many passengers due to its proximity to the airport. This hotel is situated only 1.9 miles from FMA. The SOLEO Alquileres Temporarios is another top choice for visitors and is only 3.4 miles away from the airport. The Casa Grande Apart Hotel offers an outdoor pool and an in-house restaurants, as well as free wifi to their guests.