Zapala Airport (SAHZ)
Medium airport · Zapala, Neuquén Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Zapala Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAHZ |
| IATA | APZ |
| Elevation | 3,330 ft (1015 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°58'32" W 70°6'49" -38.97550, -70.11360 |
| Location | Zapala, Neuquén Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Zapala Airport at a glance
Zapala Airport is a medium airport in Zapala, Neuquén Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as APZ. The field elevation of 3,330 ft (1015 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAHZ 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, 9/27, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAHZ 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 Zapala 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 | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | SAZY | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Presidente Perón International Airport | SAZN | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Rincon De Los Sauces Airport | SAHS | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Victoria Airport | SCTO | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zapala Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,330 ft field elevation of Zapala 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 Zapala Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zapala Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zapala Airport is SAHZ, and its IATA code is APZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zapala Airport above sea level?
Zapala Airport sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet (1015 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zapala Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.9755, -70.1136 — in Zapala, Neuquén Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cutral-Co Airport, about 74 km away.
Does SAHZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAHZ 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 Zapala Airport?
Zapala Airport has one runway. The longest, 9/27, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.