General Pico Airport (SAZG)
Medium airport · General Pico, La Pampa Province, Argentina
Airport data
| Name | General Pico Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SAZG |
| IATA | GPO |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 35°41'46" W 63°45'30" -35.69620, -63.75830 |
| Location | General Pico, La Pampa Province, Argentina |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,789 ft (850 m) | 164 ft | GRE | No |
| 16/34 | 7,710 ft (2350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
General Pico Airport at a glance
General Pico Airport is a medium airport in General Pico, La Pampa Province, Argentina, known to airline systems as GPO. The field elevation of 459 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SAZG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,710 ft (2350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SAZG 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 General Pico Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Airport | SAZR | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Comodoro Pedro Zanni Airport | SAZP | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Villa Reynolds Airport | SAOR | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Area De Material Airport | SAOC | 294 km (159 NM) |
| [Duplicate] Aeropuerto Pergamino | AR-0768 | 353 km (191 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Pico Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 459 ft field elevation of General Pico 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 General Pico Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Pico Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Pico Airport is SAZG, and its IATA code is GPO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Pico Airport above sea level?
General Pico Airport sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Pico Airport located?
The airport lies at -35.6962, -63.7583 — in General Pico, La Pampa Province, Argentina, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Rosa Airport, about 110 km away.
Does SAZG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SAZG 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 General Pico Airport?
General Pico Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,710 ft (2350 m) with a ASP surface.