Villa Reynolds Airport (SAOR)
Medium airport · Villa Mercedes, San Luis Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Villa Reynolds Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAOR |
| IATA | VME |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°43'48" W 65°23'15" -33.72990, -65.38740 |
| Location | Villa Mercedes, San Luis Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 6/24 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Villa Reynolds Airport at a glance
Villa Reynolds Airport is a medium airport in Villa Mercedes, San Luis Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as VME. The field elevation of 1,591 ft (485 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAOR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAOR 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 Reynolds Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | SAOU | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Area De Material Airport | SAOC | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Villa Dolores Airport | SAOD | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Presidente Néstor Kirchner Regional Airport | SAOV | 255 km (138 NM) |
| General Pico Airport | SAZG | 265 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Villa Reynolds Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,591 ft field elevation of Villa Reynolds 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 Reynolds Airport
What is the ICAO code of Villa Reynolds Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Villa Reynolds Airport is SAOR, and its IATA code is VME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Villa Reynolds Airport above sea level?
Villa Reynolds Airport sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 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 Reynolds Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.7299, -65.3874 — in Villa Mercedes, San Luis Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport, about 103 km away.
Does SAOR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAOR 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 Reynolds Airport?
Villa Reynolds Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.