{"id":185691,"date":"2026-03-20T13:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=185691"},"modified":"2026-03-21T17:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:44:07","slug":"argentine-commercial-aviation-sector-hits-record-highs-in-passenger-traffic-and-operations-for-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/03\/argentine-commercial-aviation-sector-hits-record-highs-in-passenger-traffic-and-operations-for-february.html","title":{"rendered":"Argentine Commercial Aviation Sector Hits Record Highs in Passenger Traffic and Operations for February"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Argentine commercial aviation sector continues its path of accelerated growth, establishing February 2026 as the best February in recorded history. According to official data from the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), the country surpassed the records set last year, signaling a deepening of connectivity at both domestic and international levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Month of Absolute Records in Passengers and Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the second month of the year, Argentina’s airports recorded a total of 4,377,562 passengers<\/strong>, representing a 7% increase<\/strong> compared to the previous record set in February 2025. This momentum was reflected not only in passenger flow but also in airside activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of aircraft movements, a total of 32,755 operations<\/strong> were recorded, surpassing the historical mark of February 2019 by 1%<\/strong> and exceeding 2025 figures by 2%<\/strong>. These statistics confirm that the airport system’s operational capacity is meeting demand at peak levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domestic Market and Federal Connectivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The domestic flight segment once again served as a fundamental pillar for the sector. With 2,723,224 passengers<\/strong>, domestic traffic hit a new historical milestone, surpassing the February 2025 peak by 1%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This growth was not uniform; rather, it was characterized by a strong surge in provincial terminals, which strengthens federal connectivity. The airports with the highest year-on-year increases in domestic passengers included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n