General Urquiza Airport (SAAP)
Medium airport · Parana, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | General Urquiza Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAAP |
| IATA | PRA |
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°47'41" W 60°28'49" -31.79480, -60.48040 |
| Location | Parana, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
General Urquiza Airport at a glance
General Urquiza Airport is a medium airport in Parana, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as PRA. The field elevation of 242 ft (74 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAAP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 1/19, offers 6,890 ft (2100 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 SAAP 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 General Urquiza Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sauce Viejo Airport | SAAV | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport | SAAR | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Gualeguaychu Airport | SAAG | 221 km (119 NM) |
| [Duplicate] Aeropuerto Pergamino | AR-0768 | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Tydeo Larre Borges Airport | SUPU | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Urquiza Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 242 ft field elevation of General Urquiza 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 General Urquiza Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Urquiza Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Urquiza Airport is SAAP, and its IATA code is PRA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Urquiza Airport above sea level?
General Urquiza Airport sits at an elevation of 242 feet (74 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Urquiza Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.7948, -60.4804 — in Parana, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sauce Viejo Airport, about 33 km away.
Does SAAP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAAP 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 General Urquiza Airport?
General Urquiza Airport has one runway. The longest, 1/19, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.