Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Teniente Pelayo Prats Gill"

NonePY 🇵🇾 Small Airport

ICAO

SGPG

IATA

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Elevation

690 ft

Region

PY-19

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Airport Information

GPS Code: SGPG

Local Code: Not available

Location: -22.559962° N, -61.611972° E

Continent: South America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), which shares facilities with Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Teniente Pelayo Prats Gill," generally receives positive feedback from travelers, who often describe it as a small, calm, and efficiently managed airport. Travelers appreciate its friendly atmosphere and straightforward navigation, giving it an average rating of 7.4/10.

What Travelers Love
  • Friendly and Helpful Staff: Many travelers highlight the cordial and respectful service from airport staff, who genuinely try to assist, even if not all speak English.
  • Efficiency and Ease of Navigation: Despite being Paraguay's main international airport, ASU is described as small, easy to navigate, and generally runs efficiently, offering a stress-free airport experience with quick processes.
  • Cleanliness: Terminal access and cleanliness are consistently valued as strengths by travelers.
  • Straightforward Immigration and Customs: The immigration process is noted as straightforward and quick, with customs clearance typically taking 10-15 minutes, and recent system upgrades aim for even faster processing.
  • Convenient Transportation: A variety of ground transportation options are available, including taxis, ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Muv), and public buses, providing reasonable connections to the city center.
Common Complaints
  • Modest Facilities and Limited Amenities: Compared to larger international airports, ASU has modest facilities and a more limited variety of services and dining options.
  • Slow Baggage Claim (historical): Some older reviews mention that baggage claim can be slow, with instances of waiting over 40 minutes.
  • Crowding in Departure Hall: The departure hall can become easily crowded, especially during peak hours with multiple flights departing around the same time, partly due to many relatives accompanying departing passengers.
  • Limited English-Speaking Staff: While staff are friendly, not everyone speaks English, which can occasionally pose a challenge for international travelers.
  • Issues with Body Scanners (isolated reports): One review specifically mentioned issues with being unable to opt out of body scanners at security, citing rude staff.

Overall, Silvio Pettirossi International Airport offers a generally pleasant and efficient experience, particularly appreciated for its friendly staff and straightforward processes, though it may lack the extensive modern amenities found in larger global hubs.

Last updated: 51 days ago

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