Puerto Deseado Airport (SAWD)
Medium airport · Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Puerto Deseado Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAWD |
| IATA | PUD |
| Elevation | 268 ft (82 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 47°44'7" W 65°54'15" -47.73530, -65.90410 |
| Location | Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Puerto Deseado Airport at a glance
Puerto Deseado Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as PUD. The field elevation of 268 ft (82 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAWD 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, 6/24, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 6 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAWD 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 Puerto Deseado Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport | SAWJ | 224 km (121 NM) |
| General Enrique Mosconi International Airport | SAVC | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Las Heras Airport | SAVH | 267 km (144 NM) |
| Santa Cruz Airport | SAWU | 320 km (173 NM) |
| Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport | SAWP | 406 km (219 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Puerto Deseado Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 268 ft field elevation of Puerto Deseado 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 Puerto Deseado Airport
What is the ICAO code of Puerto Deseado Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Puerto Deseado Airport is SAWD, and its IATA code is PUD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Puerto Deseado Airport above sea level?
Puerto Deseado Airport sits at an elevation of 268 feet (82 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Puerto Deseado Airport located?
The airport lies at -47.7353, -65.9041 — in Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport, about 224 km away.
Does SAWD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAWD 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 Puerto Deseado Airport?
Puerto Deseado Airport has one runway. The longest, 6/24, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.