El Tehuelche Airport (SAVY)
Medium airport · Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | El Tehuelche Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAVY |
| IATA | PMY |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 42°45'33" W 65°6'10" -42.75920, -65.10270 |
| Location | Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
El Tehuelche Airport at a glance
El Tehuelche Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as PMY. The field elevation of 427 ft (130 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAVY 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, 5/23, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 5 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAVY 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 Tehuelche Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport | SAVT | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Gobernador Castello Airport | SAVV | 273 km (147 NM) |
| General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | SAVC | 386 km (208 NM) |
| Esquel Brigadier Antonio Parodi International Airport | SAVE | 492 km (266 NM) |
| Presidente Perón International Airport | SAZN | 495 km (267 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Tehuelche Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 427 ft field elevation of El Tehuelche 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 El Tehuelche Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Tehuelche Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Tehuelche Airport is SAVY, and its IATA code is PMY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Tehuelche Airport above sea level?
El Tehuelche Airport sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 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 Tehuelche Airport located?
The airport lies at -42.7592, -65.1027 — in Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport, about 52 km away.
Does SAVY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAVY 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 Tehuelche Airport?
El Tehuelche Airport has one runway. The longest, 5/23, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.