Curuzu Cuatia Airport (SATU)
Medium airport · Curuzu Cuatia, Corrientes Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Curuzu Cuatia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SATU |
| IATA | UZU |
| Elevation | 229 ft (70 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°46'14" W 57°58'44" -29.77060, -57.97890 |
| Location | Curuzu Cuatia, Corrientes Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,054 ft (2150 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Curuzu Cuatia Airport at a glance
Curuzu Cuatia Airport is a medium airport in Curuzu Cuatia, Corrientes Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as UZU. The field elevation of 229 ft (70 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SATU 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, 01/19, offers 7,054 ft (2150 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SATU 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 Curuzu Cuatia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Caseros Airport | SARM | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Paso De Los Libres Airport | SARL | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Rubem Berta Airport | SBUG | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Goya Airport | SATG | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport | SAAC | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Curuzu Cuatia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 229 ft field elevation of Curuzu Cuatia 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 Curuzu Cuatia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Curuzu Cuatia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Curuzu Cuatia Airport is SATU, and its IATA code is UZU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Curuzu Cuatia Airport above sea level?
Curuzu Cuatia Airport sits at an elevation of 229 feet (70 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Curuzu Cuatia Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.7706, -57.9789 — in Curuzu Cuatia, Corrientes Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Monte Caseros Airport, about 65 km away.
Does SATU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SATU 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 Curuzu Cuatia Airport?
Curuzu Cuatia Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,054 ft (2150 m) with a ASP surface.