El Bolsón Airfield (SAVB)
Medium airport · El Bolsón, Río Negro Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | El Bolsón Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAVB |
| IATA | EHL |
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 41°56'36" W 71°31'56" -41.94320, -71.53230 |
| Location | El Bolsón, Río Negro Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
El Bolsón Airfield at a glance
El Bolsón Airfield is a medium airport in El Bolsón, Río Negro Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as EHL. The field elevation of 1,141 ft (348 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAVB 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, 18/36, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAVB 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 El Bolsón Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport | SAZS | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport | SAVE | 112 km (60 NM) |
| El Tepual International Airport | SCTE | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Nuevo Chaitén Airport | SCTN | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | SCJO | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Bolsón Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,141 ft field elevation of El Bolsón Airfield 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 El Bolsón Airfield
What is the ICAO code of El Bolsón Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of El Bolsón Airfield is SAVB, and its IATA code is EHL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Bolsón Airfield above sea level?
El Bolsón Airfield sits at an elevation of 1,141 feet (348 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Bolsón Airfield located?
The airport lies at -41.9432, -71.5323 — in El Bolsón, Río Negro Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport, about 93 km away.
Does SAVB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAVB 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 El Bolsón Airfield?
El Bolsón Airfield has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.