FBOs at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport SGAS ASU

Airport security

Joint civil-military facility with shared infrastructure between the civil terminal and Ñu-Guazú Air Force Base, providing a heightened baseline perimeter posture; the passenger terminal operates standard international screening with ramp access controlled by DINAC (Dirección Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil) authority.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: Available as airport of entry; hours aligned with international operations — advance coordination recommended for after-hours arrivals Paraguay customs procedures can be complex; engagement of a qualified ground handler or customs broker is strongly advised for all international arrivals.

Ground corridor

Ground transport risk in Asunción is primarily opportunistic in nature — petty theft, bag-snatching from motorcycles, and vehicle break-ins are the dominant threat categories in the urban environment, with the downtown riverfront and market districts presenting elevated exposure particularly after dark.

The airport access road and surrounding Luque municipality are generally lower-risk corridors compared to central Asunción, though vigilance remains appropriate throughout.

Street and unregistered transport carry a documented risk of passenger robbery and are not recommended; pre-arranged vehicles with vetted, professional drivers coordinated through your ground support team or hotel are strongly preferred for all crew and principal movements.

No active movement restrictions, comprehensive embargo, or armed conflict zone designation applies to Paraguay; the country holds a US State Department Level 1 advisory, though Asunción is specifically assessed as a HIGH-threat city for crime by OSAC.

City threat summary

Paraguay presents a broadly low-risk environment for travelers, rated Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) by the U.S. State Department, with the principal caveat that the eastern border departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción, and San Pedro warrant increased caution due to transnational criminal activity.

The Colorado Party holds consolidated institutional power following the 2023 elections, and the next general elections are not due until 2028, limiting near-term political volatility at the national level.

Paraguay's economy is performing steadily, having achieved investment-grade status from Moody's and Standard & Poor's, though guaraní appreciation is generating stress for exporters and industrial sectors.

A public-sector doctors' strike is disrupting consultations and elective procedures at main public hospitals in Asunción, though IPS facilities serving formal workers remain operational.

Country overview

Paraguay presents a broadly low-risk environment for travelers, rated Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) by the U.S. State Department, with the principal caveat that the eastern border departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción, and San Pedro warrant increased caution due to transnational criminal activity.

The Colorado Party holds consolidated institutional power following the 2023 elections, and the next general elections are not due until 2028, limiting near-term political volatility at the national level.

Paraguay's economy is performing steadily, having achieved investment-grade status from Moody's and Standard & Poor's, though guaraní appreciation is generating stress for exporters and industrial sectors.

A public-sector doctors' strike is disrupting consultations and elective procedures at main public hospitals in Asunción, though IPS facilities serving formal workers remain operational.