Sauce Viejo Airport (SAAV)
Medium airport · Santa Fe, Santa Fe Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Sauce Viejo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAAV |
| IATA | SFN |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°42'42" W 60°48'42" -31.71170, -60.81170 |
| Location | Santa Fe, Santa Fe Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 7,628 ft (2325 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sauce Viejo Airport at a glance
Sauce Viejo Airport is a medium airport in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as SFN. The field elevation of 55 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAAV 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, 3/21, offers 7,628 ft (2325 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 3 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAAV 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 Sauce Viejo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Urquiza Airport | SAAP | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Rosario Islas Malvinas International Airport | SAAR | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Presidente Néstor Kirchner Regional Airport | SAOV | 238 km (129 NM) |
| [Duplicate] Aeropuerto Pergamino | AR-0768 | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Gualeguaychu Airport | SAAG | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sauce Viejo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 55 ft field elevation of Sauce Viejo 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 Sauce Viejo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sauce Viejo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sauce Viejo Airport is SAAV, and its IATA code is SFN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sauce Viejo Airport above sea level?
Sauce Viejo Airport sits at an elevation of 55 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sauce Viejo Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.7117, -60.8117 — in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Urquiza Airport, about 33 km away.
Does SAAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAAV 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 Sauce Viejo Airport?
Sauce Viejo Airport has one runway. The longest, 3/21, measures 7,628 ft (2325 m) with a ASP surface.