Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (SAHS)
Medium airport · Rincon de los Sauces, Neuquén Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Rincon De Los Sauces Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAHS |
| IATA | RDS |
| Elevation | 1,968 ft (600 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 37°23'26" W 68°54'15" -37.39060, -68.90420 |
| Location | Rincon de los Sauces, Neuquén Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rincon De Los Sauces Airport at a glance
Rincon De Los Sauces Airport is a medium airport in Rincon de los Sauces, Neuquén Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as RDS. The field elevation of 1,968 ft (600 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAHS 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, 10/28, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAHS 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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutral-Co Airport | SAZW | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Presidente Perón International Airport | SAZN | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Zapala Airport | SAHZ | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport | SAMM | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | SCCH | 292 km (158 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,968 ft field elevation of Rincon De Los Sauces 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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rincon De Los Sauces Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rincon De Los Sauces Airport is SAHS, and its IATA code is RDS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rincon De Los Sauces Airport above sea level?
Rincon De Los Sauces Airport sits at an elevation of 1,968 feet (600 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rincon De Los Sauces Airport located?
The airport lies at -37.3906, -68.9042 — in Rincon de los Sauces, Neuquén Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cutral-Co Airport, about 175 km away.
Does SAHS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAHS 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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport?
Rincon De Los Sauces Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.