Orán Airport (SASO)
Medium airport · Orán, Salta Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Orán Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SASO |
| IATA | ORA |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°9'10" W 64°19'45" -23.15280, -64.32920 |
| Location | Orán, Salta Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 4,839 ft (1475 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Orán Airport at a glance
Orán Airport is a medium airport in Orán, Salta Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as ORA. The field elevation of 1,171 ft (357 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SASO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 1/19, offers 4,839 ft (1475 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 1 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SASO 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 Orán Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bermejo Airport | SLBJ | 42 km (23 NM) |
| General Enrique Mosconi Airport | SAST | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Yacuiba Airport | SLYA | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | SASJ | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport | SLTJ | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orán Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,171 ft field elevation of Orán 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 Orán Airport
What is the ICAO code of Orán Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Orán Airport is SASO, and its IATA code is ORA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orán Airport above sea level?
Orán Airport sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orán Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.1528, -64.3292 — in Orán, Salta Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bermejo Airport, about 42 km away.
Does SASO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SASO 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 Orán Airport?
Orán Airport has one runway. The longest, 1/19, measures 4,839 ft (1475 m) with a ASP surface.