Formosa National Airport (SARF)
Medium airport · Formosa, Formosa Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Formosa National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SARF |
| IATA | FMA |
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°12'46" W 58°13'41" -26.21270, -58.22810 |
| Location | Formosa, Formosa Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Formosa National Airport at a glance
Formosa National Airport is a medium airport in Formosa, Formosa Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as FMA. The field elevation of 193 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SARF 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, 4/22, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 4 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SARF 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 Formosa National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez | SGPI | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Silvio Pettirossi International Airport | SGAS | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Corrientes Airport | SARC | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Resistencia International Airport | SARE | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Juan de Ayolas | SGAY | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Formosa National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 193 ft field elevation of Formosa National 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 Formosa National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Formosa National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Formosa National Airport is SARF, and its IATA code is FMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Formosa National Airport above sea level?
Formosa National Airport sits at an elevation of 193 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Formosa National Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.2127, -58.2281 — in Formosa, Formosa Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo Don Carlos Miguel Gimenez, about 75 km away.
Does SARF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SARF 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 Formosa National Airport?
Formosa National Airport has one runway. The longest, 4/22, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.