Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (SANL)
Medium airport · La Rioja, La Rioja Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Capitan V A Almonacid Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SANL |
| IATA | IRJ |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°22'54" W 66°47'45" -29.38160, -66.79580 |
| Location | La Rioja, La Rioja Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 9,383 ft (2860 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport at a glance
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport is a medium airport in La Rioja, La Rioja Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as IRJ. The field elevation of 1,437 ft (438 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SANL 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 9,383 ft (2860 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 3 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SANL 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chamical Airport | SACT | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport | SANC | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Termas de Río Hondo international Airport | SANR | 277 km (150 NM) |
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport | SANU | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport | SANE | 302 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,437 ft field elevation of Capitan V A Almonacid 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
What is the ICAO code of Capitan V A Almonacid Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Capitan V A Almonacid Airport is SANL, and its IATA code is IRJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport above sea level?
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet (438 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.3816, -66.7958 — in La Rioja, La Rioja Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chamical Airport, about 118 km away.
Does SANL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SANL 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport?
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport has one runway. The longest, 3/21, measures 9,383 ft (2860 m) with a ASP surface.