Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport (SAAC)
Medium airport · Concordia, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAAC |
| IATA | COC |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°17'49" W 57°59'48" -31.29690, -57.99660 |
| Location | Concordia, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport at a glance
Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport is a medium airport in Concordia, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as COC. The field elevation of 112 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAAC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 4/22, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 4 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAAC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nueva Hesperides International Airport | SUSO | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Tydeo Larre Borges Airport | SUPU | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Monte Caseros Airport | SARM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Curuzu Cuatia Airport | SATU | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Rubem Berta Airport | SBUG | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 112 ft field elevation of Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 73 airports and airfields we list for Argentina — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport
What is the ICAO code of Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport is SAAC, and its IATA code is COC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport above sea level?
Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.2969, -57.9966 — in Concordia, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nueva Hesperides International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does SAAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAAC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport?
Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport has one runway. The longest, 4/22, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.