---
iata: HOS
name: Chos Malal Airport
city: Chos Malal
country: Argentina
lastUpdated: '2026-07-30'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.orsna.gob.ar/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.orsna.gob.ar/'
  - 'https://www.argentina.gob.ar/anac'
  - 'https://www.aa2000.com.ar/'
quickFacts:
  - 'Single small regional airfield serving Chos Malal, northern Neuquén Province'
  - 'ICAO: SAHC — elevation ~850 m; weather and wind can shift quickly'
  - >-
    Very limited scheduled commercial service; confirm flights close to
    departure
  - >-
    No jet bridges, no airside retail mall — expect apron walks and basic
    terminal
  - 'Nearest major hub alternatives: Neuquén (NQN) ~3.5–4 h by road'
  - Spanish-only signage and staff interaction is the norm
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Reconfirm your flight 24–48 hours out
    detail: >-
      Works best for LADE or thin regional rotations; same-day weather and load
      factors regularly reshape the plan.
    summary: >-
      Schedules at HOS change or cancel more often than at major hubs — call the
      airline the day before.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Treat it as one compact building
    detail: >-
      Arrive when the airline tells you; early arrival does not unlock lounges
      or shops that do not exist.
    summary: >-
      There is effectively one small passenger facility — no multi-terminal
      maze, but also no spare gates or overflow space.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat in town before you go
    detail: >-
      Applies on every departure; if your flight slips, the terminal will not
      feed you well.
    summary: >-
      Do not count on reliable airside food or long café hours — stock water and
      a snack in Chos Malal.
    category: food
  - label: Live checks
    title: 'Use airline channels, not generic apps'
    detail: >-
      Especially important in winter and on windy days when diversions or delays
      hit small Neuquén fields first.
    summary: >-
      FlightAware-style tracking and big-metro airport apps are weak here —
      check your carrier WhatsApp/phone line and ORSNA/ANAC notices.
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 3.6
slug: hos
region: South America
---
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# Chos Malal Airport (HOS)
Chos Malal, Argentina · South America
A bare-bones Patagonian regional strip that gets you into northern Neuquén when a flight actually operates, at the cost of almost no airside services, thin irregular schedules, and weather-exposed apron boarding.
## Airportist Score

**3.6 / 10**
- Comfort: 3.0
- Navigation: 6.5
- Food: 2.0
- Transport: 4.0
- Disruption resilience: 3.0

## At a glance

- Passengers: Minimal regional traffic (thin/irregular service)
- Terminals: 1 compact passenger building
- Typical security: 12 min
- On-time: 68%
- Disruption: moderate

## Best for

- Reaching Chos Malal and north Neuquén when a scheduled flight is confirmed
- Travelers who already treat the airport as a simple airfield stop, not a hub

## Watch out for

- Last-minute cancellations, retimes, and aircraft swaps on thin regional rotations
- No reliable airside food, lounges, or English-language support
- Wind and mountain weather at ~850 m that can delay or divert small aircraft
- Assuming metro-style apps or same-day alternate flights will bail you out

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/hos/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/hos/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/hos/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/hos/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/hos/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/hos/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/hos/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/hos/reviews.md)