Villa Dolores Airport (SAOD)
Medium airport · Villa Dolores, Córdoba Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Villa Dolores Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAOD |
| IATA | VDR |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°56'43" W 65°8'47" -31.94520, -65.14630 |
| Location | Villa Dolores, Córdoba Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Villa Dolores Airport at a glance
Villa Dolores Airport is a medium airport in Villa Dolores, Córdoba Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as VDR. The field elevation of 1,847 ft (563 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAOD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAOD 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 Villa Dolores Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport | SACO | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Area De Material Airport | SAOC | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Presidente Néstor Kirchner Regional Airport | SAOV | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | SAOU | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Villa Reynolds Airport | SAOR | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Villa Dolores Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,847 ft field elevation of Villa Dolores 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 Villa Dolores Airport
What is the ICAO code of Villa Dolores Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Villa Dolores Airport is SAOD, and its IATA code is VDR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Villa Dolores Airport above sea level?
Villa Dolores Airport sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Villa Dolores Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.9452, -65.1463 — in Villa Dolores, Córdoba Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, about 113 km away.
Does SAOD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAOD 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 Villa Dolores Airport?
Villa Dolores Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.