Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport is a regional airport located near Trelew, serving the broader Chubut province region in Argentine Patagonia, including the nearby provincial capital Rawson. Despite being officially associated with Rawson, the airport is physically situated closer to Trelew and functions as the primary air access point for the area. The airport serves domestic routes connecting Patagonia to Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities, supporting both tourism and business travel. The surrounding region is known for its Welsh heritage communities, Valdés Peninsula wildlife reserves, and coastal natural attractions. The airport is named after Argentine naval aviator Almirante Marco Andrés Zar, honoring his contributions to Argentine aviation history. It handles a modest volume of passengers typical of a regional Patagonian airport.