Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (SAEZ)
Large airport · Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAEZ |
| IATA | EZE |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°49'20" W 58°32'9" -34.82220, -58.53580 |
| Location | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 10,187 ft (3105 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini at a glance
Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini is a large airport in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as EZE. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAEZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAEZ 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 Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Palomar Airport | SADP | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | SABE | 31 km (17 NM) |
| San Fernando Airport | SADF | 41 km (22 NM) |
| La Plata Airport | SADL | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Gualeguaychu Airport | SAAG | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini 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 Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini
What is the ICAO code of Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini?
The ICAO identifier of Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini is SAEZ, and its IATA code is EZE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini above sea level?
Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini located?
The airport lies at -34.8222, -58.5358 — in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Palomar Airport, about 25 km away.
Does SAEZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAEZ 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 Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini?
Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.