Terminal T hosts Aerolineas Argentinas.
Two Aerolíneas Argentinas flights a day shape this whole terminal
San Rafael Airport - Suboficial Ayudante Santiago Germano uses a single passenger terminal, labeled T on most systems, and it lives on Aerolíneas Argentinas traffic to Buenos Aires–Aeroparque. No low-cost carriers, no international departures, no alliance split. Check-in desks sit directly opposite the main entrance; you can walk from curb to counters in under 2 minutes.
Security usually opens around 90 minutes before the first Aeroparque departure and closes after the last turn, so very early or very late you may find only the public hall open. With just one airline and a short domestic route, queues stay light by big-airport standards, but a full 737 can still back things up, so 60–75 minutes before departure is a good target.
The layout is simple: one small landside hall with check-in, one security lane, and a compact airside gate area serving all T flights. There are no jet bridges; boarding is by walking or bus to the aircraft parked on the apron about 100–200 meters from the door. Boarding announcements are made only in Spanish for the Aeroparque flights, so watch the single departures board for the AEP code and your flight number.
Food and retail are minimal. Current public listings show no branded restaurants, no dedicated shops, and no pharmacy inside T. You may find a basic kiosk or café counter with coffee and packaged snacks near the gate area, but do not count on hot meals, special diets, or late-night service. Eat in San Rafael city before heading to the airport if you have a tight connection to a longer flight in Buenos Aires.
There are no airline or pay-per-use lounges at AFA. Aerolíneas Argentinas elite status or SkyTeam tier does not change your ground experience here: check-in, security, and seating are the same for all passengers. Power outlets in the gate area are limited; bring a charged battery pack if you expect to work during the 1 hour 40 minute hop to Aeroparque.
Ground access is equally straightforward. The terminal sits a few kilometers northwest of San Rafael city; taxis usually take about 15–20 minutes from downtown depending on traffic on Route 143. There is no integrated train or long-distance bus station on site. Agree on a fare with the taxi driver in Argentine pesos before leaving town, as credit card acceptance can be spotty.
Check-in times follow standard domestic rules: Aerolíneas Argentinas typically closes baggage drop 45 minutes before departure and the gate about 15 minutes before takeoff for Aeroparque. Online check-in via the AR app helps, but you still need a few extra minutes if you are checking luggage, especially on peak travel days like Fridays and Sundays.
One last practical tip: bring what you need through security the first time. With no large shop and very limited food options in T, you do not want to exit back landside to look for something and then queue again. Arrive with a charged phone, a filled (security-compliant) water bottle from your hotel, and any snacks you care about, then treat AFA as a simple boarding point into the Buenos Aires network.