Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (SAVT)
Medium airport · Rawson, Chubut Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAVT |
| IATA | REL |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 43°12'38" W 65°16'13" -43.21050, -65.27030 |
| Location | Rawson, Chubut Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,399 ft (2560 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport at a glance
Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport is a medium airport in Rawson, Chubut Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as REL. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAVT 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, 07/25, offers 8,399 ft (2560 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAVT 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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Tehuelche Airport | SAVY | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Gobernador Castello Airport | SAVV | 321 km (173 NM) |
| General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | SAVC | 335 km (181 NM) |
| Las Heras Airport | SAVH | 471 km (254 NM) |
| Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport | SAVE | 478 km (258 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Almirante Marco Andres Zar 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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport is SAVT, and its IATA code is REL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport above sea level?
Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport located?
The airport lies at -43.2105, -65.2703 — in Rawson, Chubut Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Tehuelche Airport, about 52 km away.
Does SAVT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAVT 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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport?
Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,399 ft (2560 m) with a CON surface.