Monte Caseros Airport (SARM)
Medium airport · Monte Caseros, Corrientes Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Monte Caseros Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SARM |
| IATA | MCS |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°16'19" W 57°38'25" -30.27190, -57.64020 |
| Location | Monte Caseros, Corrientes Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,068 ft (1240 m) | 98 ft | GRE | No |
| 18L/36R | 4,323 ft (1318 m) | 98 ft | GRE | No |
Monte Caseros Airport at a glance
Monte Caseros Airport is a medium airport in Monte Caseros, Corrientes Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as MCS. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SARM 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 — 18L/36R — offers 4,323 ft (1318 m) of gre surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SARM 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 Monte Caseros Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curuzu Cuatia Airport | SATU | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Rubem Berta Airport | SBUG | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Paso De Los Libres Airport | SARL | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport | SAAC | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Nueva Hesperides International Airport | SUSO | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Monte Caseros Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Monte Caseros 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 Monte Caseros Airport
What is the ICAO code of Monte Caseros Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Monte Caseros Airport is SARM, and its IATA code is MCS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Monte Caseros Airport above sea level?
Monte Caseros Airport sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Monte Caseros Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.2719, -57.6402 — in Monte Caseros, Corrientes Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Curuzu Cuatia Airport, about 65 km away.
Does SARM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SARM 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 Monte Caseros Airport?
Monte Caseros Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 4,323 ft (1318 m) with a GRE surface.