Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (SANC)
Medium airport · Catamarca, Catamarca Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SANC |
| IATA | CTC |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°35'35" W 65°45'4" -28.59312, -65.75120 |
| Location | Catamarca, Catamarca Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport at a glance
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport is a medium airport in Catamarca, Catamarca Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as CTC. The field elevation of 1,522 ft (464 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SANC 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, 02/20, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SANC 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 Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | SANL | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Termas de Río Hondo international Airport | SANR | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport | SANE | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Chamical Airport | SACT | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport | SANT | 205 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,522 ft field elevation of Coronel Felipe Varela International 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 Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport is SANC, and its IATA code is CTC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport above sea level?
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet (464 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.5931, -65.7512 — in Catamarca, Catamarca Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport, about 134 km away.
Does SANC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SANC 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 Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport?
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.