Mariscal Estigarribia
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Mariscal Estigarribia (Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a town in the Boquerón Department of Paraguay. It is home to Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport (IATA code: ESG).[1]
Strategic importance
The airport was constructed by Paraguayan military engineers between 1977 and 1986, as part of an intended free-trade zone to help in the development of the northern Chaco region.[2]
400 US troops arrived in Paraguay in July 2005, shortly after the Paraguayan government signed a visiting forces agreement with the United States,[3] in support of joint exercises with the Paraguayan military which took place between July 2005 and December 2006.[2]
Climate
Mariscal Estigarribia lies right on the boundary of a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) and a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). It is characterised by sweltering summers with occasional heavy thunderstorms, and dry winters with very warm afternoons and usually pleasant mornings. The minimum temperature of Script error: No such module "convert". recorded on November 13, 2023 in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia, is considered the highest minimum temperature recorded in South America.[4]
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References
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External links
- Mariscal Estigarribia airbase at Helis.com – includes Google Maps
- Dr Luís María Argaña International AirportScript error: No such module "Category handler".[<span title="Script error: No such module "string".">usurped]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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