Chamical Airport (SACT)
Medium airport · Gobernador Gordillo, La Rioja Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Chamical Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SACT |
| Elevation | 1,502 ft (458 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°20'43" W 66°17'39" -30.34530, -66.29407 |
| Location | Gobernador Gordillo, La Rioja Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 6,726 ft (2050 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chamical Airport at a glance
Chamical Airport is a medium airport in Gobernador Gordillo, La Rioja Province, Argentina. The field elevation of 1,502 ft (458 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SACT 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, 1/19, offers 6,726 ft (2050 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 SACT 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 Chamical Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | SANL | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport | SANC | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Villa Dolores Airport | SAOD | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport | SACO | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | SANU | 244 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chamical Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,502 ft field elevation of Chamical 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 Chamical Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chamical Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chamical Airport is SACT, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chamical Airport above sea level?
Chamical Airport sits at an elevation of 1,502 feet (458 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chamical Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.3453, -66.2941 — in Gobernador Gordillo, La Rioja Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport, about 118 km away.
Does SACT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SACT 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 Chamical Airport?
Chamical Airport has one runway. The longest, 1/19, measures 6,726 ft (2050 m) with a ASP surface.