Las Heras Airport (SAVH)
Medium airport · Las Heras, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Las Heras Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAVH |
| IATA | LHS |
| Elevation | 1,082 ft (330 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 46°32'19" W 68°57'55" -46.53852, -68.96532 |
| Location | Las Heras, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 56 ft | ASP | Yes |
Las Heras Airport at a glance
Las Heras Airport is a medium airport in Las Heras, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as LHS. The field elevation of 1,082 ft (330 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAVH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 9/27, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAVH 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 Las Heras Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | SAVC | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport | SAWP | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Chile Chico Airport | SCCC | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Balmaceda Airport | SCBA | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Teniente Vidal Airport | SCCY | 264 km (143 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Las Heras Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,082 ft field elevation of Las Heras 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 Las Heras Airport
What is the ICAO code of Las Heras Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Las Heras Airport is SAVH, and its IATA code is LHS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Las Heras Airport above sea level?
Las Heras Airport sits at an elevation of 1,082 feet (330 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Las Heras Airport located?
The airport lies at -46.5385, -68.9653 — in Las Heras, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Enrique Mosconi International Airport, about 143 km away.
Does SAVH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAVH 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 Las Heras Airport?
Las Heras Airport has one runway. The longest, 9/27, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.