Resistencia International Airport (SARE)
Large airport · Resistencia, Chaco Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Resistencia International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SARE |
| IATA | RES |
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°26'60" W 59°3'22" -27.44991, -59.05613 |
| Location | Resistencia, Chaco Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 9,088 ft (2770 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Resistencia International Airport at a glance
Resistencia International Airport is a large airport in Resistencia, Chaco Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as RES. The field elevation of 173 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SARE 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 9,088 ft (2770 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 SARE 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 Resistencia International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corrientes Airport | SARC | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez | SGPI | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Formosa National Airport | SARF | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Goya Airport | SATG | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Reconquista Airport | SATR | 205 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Resistencia International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 173 ft field elevation of Resistencia International 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 Resistencia International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Resistencia International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Resistencia International Airport is SARE, and its IATA code is RES. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Resistencia International Airport above sea level?
Resistencia International Airport sits at an elevation of 173 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Resistencia International Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.4499, -59.0561 — in Resistencia, Chaco Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corrientes Airport, about 29 km away.
Does SARE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SARE 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 Resistencia International Airport?
Resistencia International Airport has one runway. The longest, 3/21, measures 9,088 ft (2770 m) with a ASP surface.