Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (SANU)
Medium airport · San Juan, San Juan Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SANU |
| IATA | UAQ |
| Elevation | 1,958 ft (597 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°34'17" W 68°25'6" -31.57150, -68.41820 |
| Location | San Juan, San Juan Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,071 ft (2460 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport at a glance
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is a medium airport in San Juan, San Juan Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as UAQ. The field elevation of 1,958 ft (597 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SANU 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, 18/36, offers 8,071 ft (2460 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SANU 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport | SAME | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Chamical Airport | SACT | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | SAOU | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Capitan V A Almonacid Airport | SANL | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCEL | 301 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,958 ft field elevation of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
What is the ICAO code of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport is SANU, and its IATA code is UAQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport above sea level?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits at an elevation of 1,958 feet (597 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.5715, -68.4182 — in San Juan, San Juan Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, about 144 km away.
Does SANU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SANU 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport?
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,071 ft (2460 m) with a ASP surface.