Comandante Espora Airport (SAZB)
Medium airport · Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | Comandante Espora Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZB |
| IATA | BHI |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 38°43'30" W 62°10'9" -38.72500, -62.16930 |
| Location | Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,496 ft (1980 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 7,907 ft (2410 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 4,915 ft (1498 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Comandante Espora Airport at a glance
Comandante Espora Airport is a medium airport in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as BHI. The field elevation of 246 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17L/35R — offers 7,907 ft (2410 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZB 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 Comandante Espora Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tres Arroyos Airport | SAZH | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Gobernador Castello Airport | SAVV | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Necochea Airport | SAZO | 292 km (158 NM) |
| Santa Rosa Airport | SAZR | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Héroes de Malvinas Airport | SAZT | 306 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Comandante Espora Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 246 ft field elevation of Comandante Espora 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 Comandante Espora Airport
What is the ICAO code of Comandante Espora Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Comandante Espora Airport is SAZB, and its IATA code is BHI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Comandante Espora Airport above sea level?
Comandante Espora Airport sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Comandante Espora Airport located?
The airport lies at -38.7250, -62.1693 — in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tres Arroyos Airport, about 164 km away.
Does SAZB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZB 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 Comandante Espora Airport?
Comandante Espora Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 7,907 ft (2410 m) with a ASP surface.