La Plata Airport (SADL)
Medium airport · La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | La Plata Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SADL |
| IATA | LPG |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°58'20" W 57°53'41" -34.97220, -57.89470 |
| Location | La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 4,682 ft (1427 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
La Plata Airport at a glance
La Plata Airport is a medium airport in La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as LPG. The field elevation of 72 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SADL 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, 2/20, offers 4,682 ft (1427 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 2 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SADL 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 La Plata Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | SAEZ | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | SABE | 66 km (36 NM) |
| El Palomar Airport | SADP | 77 km (42 NM) |
| San Fernando Airport | SADF | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Ángel S. Adami International Airport | SUAA | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Plata Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 72 ft field elevation of La Plata 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 La Plata Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Plata Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Plata Airport is SADL, and its IATA code is LPG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Plata Airport above sea level?
La Plata Airport sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Plata Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.9722, -57.8947 — in La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini, about 61 km away.
Does SADL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SADL 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 La Plata Airport?
La Plata Airport has one runway. The longest, 2/20, measures 4,682 ft (1427 m) with a ASP surface.