Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (SAMR)
Medium airport · San Rafael, Mendoza Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAMR |
| IATA | AFA |
| Elevation | 2,470 ft (753 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°35'18" W 68°24'14" -34.58830, -68.40390 |
| Location | San Rafael, Mendoza Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,923 ft (2110 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport at a glance
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is a medium airport in San Rafael, Mendoza Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as AFA. The field elevation of 2,470 ft (753 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAMR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 6,923 ft (2110 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 SAMR 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 Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport | SAMM | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport | SAME | 199 km (107 NM) |
| La Independencia Airport | SCRG | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | SAOU | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCEL | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,470 ft field elevation of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano 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 Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport
What is the ICAO code of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport is SAMR, and its IATA code is AFA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport above sea level?
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport sits at an elevation of 2,470 feet (753 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.5883, -68.4039 — in San Rafael, Mendoza Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comodoro D.R. Salomón Airport, about 147 km away.
Does SAMR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAMR 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 Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport?
Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,923 ft (2110 m) with a ASP surface.