Gualeguaychu Airport (SAAG)
Medium airport · Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Gualeguaychu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAAG |
| IATA | GHU |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°0'20" W 58°36'46" -33.00557, -58.61283 |
| Location | Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 1/19 | 4,364 ft (1330 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gualeguaychu Airport at a glance
Gualeguaychu Airport is a medium airport in Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as GHU. The field elevation of 75 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAAG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 1/19 — offers 4,364 ft (1330 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 1 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAAG 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 Gualeguaychu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tydeo Larre Borges Airport | SUPU | 88 km (48 NM) |
| San Fernando Airport | SADF | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | SABE | 174 km (94 NM) |
| El Palomar Airport | SADP | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Nueva Hesperides International Airport | SUSO | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gualeguaychu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 75 ft field elevation of Gualeguaychu 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 Gualeguaychu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gualeguaychu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gualeguaychu Airport is SAAG, and its IATA code is GHU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gualeguaychu Airport above sea level?
Gualeguaychu Airport sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gualeguaychu Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.0056, -58.6128 — in Gualeguaychu, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tydeo Larre Borges Airport, about 88 km away.
Does SAAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAAG 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 Gualeguaychu Airport?
Gualeguaychu Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 1/19, measures 4,364 ft (1330 m) with a ASP surface.