Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport (SAWJ)
Medium airport · San Julian, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAWJ |
| IATA | ULA |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 49°18'25" W 67°48'9" -49.30682, -67.80260 |
| Location | San Julian, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport at a glance
Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport is a medium airport in San Julian, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as ULA. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAWJ 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, 07/25, offers 6,562 ft (2000 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 SAWJ 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 Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Airport | SAWU | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Puerto Deseado Airport | SAWD | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport | SAWG | 277 km (150 NM) |
| Las Heras Airport | SAVH | 320 km (173 NM) |
| El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport | SAWC | 324 km (175 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Capitan D Daniel Vazquez 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 Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport is SAWJ, and its IATA code is ULA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport above sea level?
Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport located?
The airport lies at -49.3068, -67.8026 — in San Julian, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Cruz Airport, about 97 km away.
Does SAWJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAWJ 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 Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport?
Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.