Corrientes Airport (SARC)
Medium airport · Corrientes, Corrientes Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Corrientes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SARC |
| IATA | CNQ |
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°26'44" W 58°45'43" -27.44550, -58.76190 |
| Location | Corrientes, Corrientes Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Corrientes Airport at a glance
Corrientes Airport is a medium airport in Corrientes, Corrientes Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as CNQ. The field elevation of 202 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SARC 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, 2/20, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 2 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SARC 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 Corrientes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Resistencia International Airport | SARE | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez | SGPI | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Formosa National Airport | SARF | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas | SGAY | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Goya Airport | SATG | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Corrientes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 202 ft field elevation of Corrientes 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 Corrientes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Corrientes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Corrientes Airport is SARC, and its IATA code is CNQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Corrientes Airport above sea level?
Corrientes Airport sits at an elevation of 202 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Corrientes Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.4455, -58.7619 — in Corrientes, Corrientes Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Resistencia International Airport, about 29 km away.
Does SARC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SARC 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 Corrientes Airport?
Corrientes Airport has one runway. The longest, 2/20, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a CON surface.