General Enrique Mosconi Airport (SAST)
Medium airport · Tartagal, Salta Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | General Enrique Mosconi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAST |
| IATA | TTG |
| Elevation | 1,472 ft (449 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°37'1" W 63°47'35" -22.61688, -63.79301 |
| Location | Tartagal, Salta Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
General Enrique Mosconi Airport at a glance
General Enrique Mosconi Airport is a medium airport in Tartagal, Salta Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as TTG. The field elevation of 1,472 ft (449 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAST 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, 02/20, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAST 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 General Enrique Mosconi 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 | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Yacuiba Airport | SLYA | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Orán Airport | SASO | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport | SLTJ | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabón Airport | SLVM | 157 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Enrique Mosconi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,472 ft field elevation of General Enrique Mosconi 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 General Enrique Mosconi Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Enrique Mosconi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Enrique Mosconi Airport is SAST, and its IATA code is TTG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Enrique Mosconi Airport above sea level?
General Enrique Mosconi Airport sits at an elevation of 1,472 feet (449 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Enrique Mosconi Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.6169, -63.7930 — in Tartagal, Salta Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bermejo Airport, about 56 km away.
Does SAST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAST 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 General Enrique Mosconi Airport?
General Enrique Mosconi Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.