Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport (SAMM)
Medium airport · Malargue, Mendoza Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAMM |
| IATA | LGS |
| Elevation | 4,685 ft (1428 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°29'37" W 69°34'27" -35.49360, -69.57430 |
| Location | Malargue, Mendoza Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,694 ft (2650 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 9/27 | 4,757 ft (1450 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport at a glance
Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport is a medium airport in Malargue, Mendoza Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as LGS. The field elevation of 4,685 ft (1428 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAMM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 8,694 ft (2650 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAMM 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 Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport | SAMR | 147 km (79 NM) |
| La Independencia Airport | SCRG | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Panguilemo Airport | SCTL | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Rincon De Los Sauces Airport | SAHS | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport | SCCH | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,685 ft field elevation of Comodoro D.R. Salomón 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 Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport
What is the ICAO code of Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport is SAMM, and its IATA code is LGS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport above sea level?
Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport sits at an elevation of 4,685 feet (1428 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.4936, -69.5743 — in Malargue, Mendoza Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport, about 147 km away.
Does SAMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAMM 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 Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport?
Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,694 ft (2650 m) with a ASP surface.