Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport (SANE)
Medium airport · Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SANE |
| IATA | SDE |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°45'56" W 64°18'36" -27.76556, -64.31000 |
| Location | Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 7,946 ft (2422 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport at a glance
Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport is a medium airport in Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as SDE. The field elevation of 656 ft (200 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SANE 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, 3/21, offers 7,946 ft (2422 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 3 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SANE 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 Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Termas de Río Hondo international Airport | SANR | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport | SANT | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport | SANC | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | SANL | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport | SASA | 344 km (186 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 656 ft field elevation of Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés 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 Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport is SANE, and its IATA code is SDE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport above sea level?
Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.7656, -64.3100 — in Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Termas de Río Hondo international Airport, about 69 km away.
Does SANE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SANE 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 Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport?
Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport has one runway. The longest, 3/21, measures 7,946 ft (2422 m) with a ASP surface.